We - are - fam-i-ly!

Every summer - we end by taking the traditional pictures . . .

The group shot
(which inludes everyone trying to set the timer on their camera, the group getting into position, then a few people pushing the buttons on every camera and the booking to be in the shot :) )

The kid shot

The family shots

Arn, Star, Luke, Cole & Reed

Ruth, Lauren & Lydia

Chad, Steph, Ben & Molly

Stu, Doris & Josie

and Us

And a special 'shout out' to Kelly & Jeremy who decided they didn't want to risk going into labor 10 hours from home since they were already a day past their due date. Can't wait to see you and the kids next year!!

Huntington Weekend

Every summer, we get together with a group of friends from college. We all went to Huntington College (now Huntington University), so we fondly refer to this annual event as the HC Vacation. Here are some highlights from the weekend.


Luke and Lauren were the grill assistants, helping Stu & Chad grill up all the burgers, hot dogs, and loads of sweet corn.


Molly & Ben enjoying their corn.


Star, Cole & Reed having dinner.


Doris & Me


Molly & Calli

Day at the Beach

On Friday, we drove all the way to southern Ohio to spend a long weekend at Cowan Lake State Park, with some good friends from college. The trip down took longer than expected, and we arrived just after dark. We had some trouble finding the campground, and were finally helped, and escorted into camp, by a helpful and friendly Ohio State Trooper :)

Saturday, we went to the beach with everyone . . .


Calli, watering the sand.

Mari, during part of the 30 seconds she actually kept her hat on :)


Calli LOVED swimming with her floaties on!!


Ruth, Star, Cole & Arn


Calli cuddles with Dadda after a fun day.