May 2025

Elliot decided to attend St. John’s for college.
Rose had an orchestra concert.
Lucia got braces.
I picked up Mari from school. Here we are having dinner at Holly’s with a couple of her friends.
Playing in the pool. It’s probably not too warm yet. I can see the ladder isn’t even in.
Family pic on Mother’s Day. Everyone is home from college.
Susan on Mother’s Day.
Lucia did a great job in her dance recital.
Lucia singing in 6th grade honor chorus.
Susan went to Chicago with Jen for a training
Elliot’s last day of high school!
Elliot’s graduation.
Elliot graduated!
Elliot with Mar-Mar and Be-Bob.
Susan
Elliot’s graduation board.
Rose’s friends at track day.
Last day of school for the girls.
6th grade class.
Lucia and Stella in the obstacle course.
Lucia and friends.

April 2025

I need to get caught up, so here is the month of April:

Lucia did a great job in Alice in Wonderland.
Susan enjoyed a ride in Shelley’s convertible.
Rose’s grade participated in FiGBRAC.
We dyed Easter eggs.
The kids hunted for Easter baskets.
The kids hunted for Easter eggs inside, due to the rain.
Easter Dinner
Andrew didn’t make it home for Easter, but we got to watch him participate in a weightlifting showcase.

Rose’s First Orchestra Concert

Rose had her first orchestra concert today. At her school they are allowed to start playing a string instrument in 4th grade. She plays the violin that we purchased when Mari was taking violin lessons around her same age. It is always fun to see their first concert, when they join in with all the kids to create a bigger sound.

Rose sat near the back and it was a large group, so you won’t be able to see her, but if you listen hard enough I think you can hear her.

Rose and friend

Nutcracker 2024

Lucia was in the Nutcracker again with her dance school. She loves it. This year she had the roles of soldier and side marzipan. She does a great job.

We can’t record the actual production. Here are a couple of videos from dress rehearsal.

Lucia and Friends
Mar-Mar and BeBob usually time their fall visit to see the show.

Girls on the run

Rose did Girls on the Run this fall and loved it. Today was their 5k. She ran with Elliot as her running buddy and they did a great job. Rose was really sad when it was over.

Rose and Friends
Rose and Friends and Coaches
Most of the Crossroads group
Rose and Elliot near the finish. They are well ahead of the pack.
Elliot and Rose at the finish.
Post-race açai.

Spring Activities

We are approaching our spring activities season, where we will be busy with plenty of practices, games, concerts, dances and graduations.

Elliot is doing some PT to help with his hip for track.
Lucia is going to join her SCBD class from last year and start pointe. Picking out your first pointe shoes is a milestone and it felt great to be there with her.