I always loved this old picture my dad (Willard Lee "Bud" Strauser) had. I'm not really sure who all these people are or what the occasion was.

Oh, see the little boy in shorts on the front row? Dad is behind him, to the right, with his head turned to the side. If you know who anyone else is please let me know and I'll list them here.

I upgraded to a newer version of the genealogy software. Among other things, it now features support for Google Maps so that you can see who is where; a "media library" for uploading pictures, videos, and sound files; and a message board for discussions family history (or anything else - we're not strict). If you haven't been over there already, swing by and check it out. There are nearly 143 family members listed there. If you're not one of them, sign up and tell us about yourself!

Realistically speaking, I'm never going to write hundreds of pages that people will want to come here to read. I can have high hopes and aspirations, but it won't happen. This is where I can really use your help: feel free to move in, take over, and make this your own site!

All registered users can create their own web pages. Click on the Create Content link to the left, click "Story", then fill out the forms and press "Submit" at the bottom. Voila! Your very own web page!

Thanks for visiting our new website! We've moved onto a new, easy-to-use system that gives family members a place to write blogs, publish photo albums, record your family history, and talk to your relatives. This is still very new and experimental, so please feel help me work out the kinks by putting it through its paces.

This site is dedicated both to the preservation of our family's historical records and to providing a valuable information resource as we move into the next century.

Remember, this site and all related services are wholly owned and operated by the family for the benefit of the family. This is your home. Your contributions, opinions, and comments are always welcome and encouraged.