Welcome Anastasia Renee Maruska

I am happy to say that the Goldmann family grew by one with the birth of a new little one at 5pm eastern time on 4/3/11. Travis and Sedie Maruska welcomed their second child, Anastasia Renee (named after my aunt - Travis's mom Renee). Shortly after her brith she met her big brother, Vlad. She is in a word PERFECT. LIFE IS GOOD. We are sending our love to Boston, MA and awaiting to see - meet - spoil - cuddle and give endless love to this beautiful little girl. Of course I will also be blinding her with my flash but well that's just a given.

Welcome Nolan Robert Weisbrod

Born March 22, 2011 to the proud parents Shannon and Tim. I am proud to say welcome to the world Nolan Robert Weisbrod!!!! I look forward to meeting the little prince this spring-summer and of course blinding him with my flash. And I can say with 100 percent certainty that he will be raised by two parents that will make his childhood heaps of fun. full of love. filled with happiness. and will provide this little man with support - encouragement - guidence and faith. You are one blessing being to call these two great people Mom and Dad. I count the days til I get meet you, to hold you, cuddle with you, spoil you and love you. Til then keep growing stronger! And I will continue to say prayers for you, so you can go home and be with your family, soon.

Welcome McKenna Ann Essler

I am proud to announce the arrival of McKenna Ann Essler 9lbs 12oz & 23in born 3.10.11 to the proud parents Jared & Kinsey and big brother Carter. I can't wait to meet you little girl and of course blind you with my flash. Til then I know you will be loved and spoiled by not just you parents and brother but by all of the Essler - Coles gang. You are one blessed little baby to have such amazing people in your life to call your family. Look forward to meeting and seeing you soon.

Welcome Luke Tobin Koch

I am proud to announce the birth of Luke Tobin Koch. He made is grand arrival 1.1.11 at 8:34 pm. 8lbs. 1oz. and 20.5 inches. Proud parents Travis and Jill along with proud big sisters Sabrina, Sadey and Sharlotte. He arrived a little early since he was due to come mid January but since Jill has been on bed rest since August we are happy for his early arrival, and best yet he and mom are both healthy and doing great. So I say welcome Luke. You are born into a loving family, and a big extended family (Koch - Kautzman) that will spoil you with joy happiness laughter and love. I look forward to meetin you little man, and of course taking your photo. Until then I know your sisters will take great care of you, best of luck of handling the monkey (Sharlotte) yet I know she will love you to pieces and of course teach you the ropes of being a Koch. Sabrina and Sadey will make sure you get lots of love and attention too. You will love being a Koch and a part of a great family.

Welcome Amelia Millie Jean Schei

It must be the year of the babies. I am happy to announce the arrival of Amelia Millie Jean Schei 7 pounds 10 oz and 20 inches. Proud parents are Brian and my childhood best friend Emily (Just) Schei. It took forever it seemed for her to arrive but late Friday Dec. 17th (around 11:30 pm) she made her grand enterance. Amelia - I have known your mom since I was a baby. So I have really known her all my life. So I can say without a doubt that she has been looking forward to being your mother for MANY YEARS. She is one strong caring and kind woman. Who I know will fill your life with love- joy and happiness. You are one blessed little girl to have her as a mom and to be a part of the Just family. A BIG family that is strong in faith and has an endless supply of love to be given and received. Welcome Amelia! I look forward to meeting you soon!!

Welcome Chanceler James Schroder

I am proud to announce the arrival of Chanceler (Chance) James Schroder 7lbs and 2 onces born Monday, December 13th. Proud parents Shannon and Jeremy. And a very happy and proud big brother Hudson. I have been friends with Shannon since grade school. She's always been the kind of friend you are just happy to have in your life. For she's the friend that seems to never be changed - she's always the person you knew her as. As the friend that can pick right up where we parted. She's the friend you can count on in a heartbeat even if you haven't seen her in years. She's the friend with open arms - a positive attitude - a smile on her face and an inner strength like no other. They truly just don't make people like her often. Friends like her are few and far between. With the birth of Chance, I know brought much happiness and joy into her life. Thou his life will never place the life of Simon James the son she and Jeremy loss I know it will turn most of their days into great days in away just like and how the life of a baby seems to do. I am beyond happy for the Schroders, and so grateful that the little man Chance is health. To Chance, you are one blessed little man. You have two parents that I know will raise you to be a kind caring young man. I know your childhood will be fun, joyful and happy years filled with many great memories of love. I have first hand knowledge that your mom is one amazing gal who comes from an amazing- kind- understanding- caring- and loving family. For I know your grandparents and two aunts will spoil you with not just things and their time but most importantly their love. Welcome to the world Chance, I look forward to meeting you. And to you Shannon... maybe its with age as the years go by you realize the friends that well truly matter. The friends you knew you from the start... way back when you didn't even know who you were. Back to the days of pimples, glasses and the dork phases of life. Its those friends that have traveled this journey of life from the start til now you fully know will still be traveling it with you in the years to come. They are the friends you are left with no words to express your graditude of having them in your life all these years. For they are the holders of memories you forgot and the memories of what will be. How do you find words that speak from the heart on how blessed you are that some how you were lucky enought to be in the right place at the right time to grow up with them. Near or far - speaking or not... they are the friends that you hold tightly too. They are forever friends. Thank you for being apart of my life. I am so proud to be a part of yours. Enjoy your family Shannon Sue. May you be flooded with simple moments with your guys. that fill you right up with love and warmth. May they leave you breathless when you think of the blessings they are in your life. I wish you a lifetime of happiness and love with them and those favorite Blacks like know. For Shannon, happy and loved has always looked good on you.

CONGRATS....SARAH and RYAN

A big CONGRATS to Sarah and Ryan on their brand new addition to their family...Allison Rose Holzer. I know life is forever changed in the best way you could ever ask for. I know that the two of you will be amazing parents and give that little girl endless love and provide her with the best childhood and family a girl could ever ask for. I look forward to meeting her and holding her in my arms...and then of course blinding her with my flash...I know that thru the years she is goin to LOVE getting her picture taken...might as well start her off right away. See you all in April. Take care and I send all my best wishes and love to you three.