On July 9th, after a very short labor, Ada Loraine Eckelmann was born to Nia Christian and Brad Eckelmann.
She is born at 2:36am, 7lbs 10oz, and 20.25in long. Mother, father and daughter are doing well.

My brother and sister meeting with another side of the family that was unknown to me.

A mother and daughter trip for Nia’s birthday gives them an opportunity to relax and for mom to sneak in some wedding plan discussions.

A chance to visit with Alice Stubs, friends and family, and to later, visit with Brads Dad and step-mon, Rob and Monique.

Vacationing in Kauai without kids after 11 year absence

Brad and Nia tie the knot

Nia defends her PhD thesis by successfully completing her dissertation