Although Elvie and Shin-ya have been a part of our family for a few years, we hadn’t yet had the chance to meet them face-to-face and spend quality time together. But that all changed when Elvie and Shin-ya spent a
The first days with new family

Although Elvie and Shin-ya have been a part of our family for a few years, we hadn’t yet had the chance to meet them face-to-face and spend quality time together. But that all changed when Elvie and Shin-ya spent a
Before I post (several) recaps of the Japan Clarks’ visit, I have to share these pictures from Avery’s final birthday celebration in March. It was a combination birthday for Avery, my mom and my sister. Her final big gift from
Before I post (several) recaps of the Japan Clarks’ visit, I have to share these pictures from Avery’s final birthday celebration in March. It was a combination birthday for Avery, my mom and my sister. Her final big gift from
As promised, here are some court-side videos from the Pacers’ game. Listen closely and you can hear some commentary on the game action from yours truly! Can’t beat dogs chasing Frisbees as halftime entertainment. Earl Boykins shows off his blazing
As promised, here are some court-side videos from the Pacers’ game. Listen closely and you can hear some commentary on the game action from yours truly! Can’t beat dogs chasing Frisbees as halftime entertainment. Earl Boykins shows off his blazing
Since finding out Elvie and Shin-ya would be visiting, I have been trying to figure out how to introduce Casey’s family to the game we all love in the Hoosier Heartland. Shin-ya and Elvie got to enjoy (OK, get freaked
Since finding out Elvie and Shin-ya would be visiting, I have been trying to figure out how to introduce Casey’s family to the game we all love in the Hoosier Heartland. Shin-ya and Elvie got to enjoy (OK, get freaked
Many of our blog readers know that Chris’ brother, Casey, is stationed with the Navy in Japan. He lives there with his beautiful wife of three years, Elvie, and his 12-year-old stepson, Shin-ya (pronounced SEEN-ya). They live in Atsugi, which
Many of our blog readers know that Chris’ brother, Casey, is stationed with the Navy in Japan. He lives there with his beautiful wife of three years, Elvie, and his 12-year-old stepson, Shin-ya (pronounced SEEN-ya). They live in Atsugi, which
This fun new toy was a birthday gift, courtesy of Uncle Casey, Aunt Elvie and cousin Shin-ya. Uncle Casey remembered playing with a Sit ‘n Spin when he and Daddy were little. So he thought Avery needed to enjoy this