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
Kings of the court



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

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

The cake, part 1. The cake, part 2. Playing with a new bowling set.

The cake, part 1. The cake, part 2. Playing with a new bowling set.

The first family birthday celebration took place the day before Avery’s birthday. We spent the afternoon with Mommaw and Poppaw Clark; Great Aunt Linda and Great Uncle Dave; cousins Emily and Suzanne; and Great Aunt Judi and Great Uncle Ron.

The first family birthday celebration took place the day before Avery’s birthday. We spent the afternoon with Mommaw and Poppaw Clark; Great Aunt Linda and Great Uncle Dave; cousins Emily and Suzanne; and Great Aunt Judi and Great Uncle Ron.

Each of us received some wonderful Christmas gifts this year. Some were practical; some were fun. Some were expected; some were surprises. But by far the best gift I received was a family heritage scrapbook album made by my mom.