We visited ABHM in Milwaukee and learned more interesting things about the diaspora after the slave trade, Jim Crow, and the tribulations and efforts by many people to get us to where we are today. It was very enlightening.

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