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.

Mar-Mar and BeBob 50th Wedding Anniversary

We just got back from a quick trip to Cincinnati for Mar-Mar and BeBob’s 50th wedding anniversary! We hosted a party at Holly’s house and invited extended family and my parents’ friends from throughout the years. It was a fun day and great to see so many people.

The Hyland Clan
Some cousins
Susan and Rob
Mar-Mar and BeBob

Howell’s Pumpkin Patch

Mar-Mar and Be-Bob arrived in town this afternoon. We picked up the girls early from school and headed to Howell’s Pumpkin Patch for Lucia’s birthday. This will be our third year in a row.

Bath Tub Train
Bath Tub Train
More Bath Tub Train
Corn Maze
Happy Howelloween

Cincinnati Visit

  • Hanging out at Holly’s
  • Playing
  • Dog
  • Xavier Tour
  • Dinner at Skyline
  • Rob and Des
  • Walking to Reds Game
  • Rose and Susan
  • Be-Bob, Des, and Mar-Mar
  • Rose, Susan, Grace, Jill, Madelyn
  • Andrew and Sawyer
  • Fireworks
  • Waterballoon Fight
  • 4th of July Swimming
  • 4th of July Basketball
  • Belly Flop
  • Mar-Mar’s Birthday
  • Sparkler
  • Mar-Mar’s Birthday Dinner
  • Dancing
  • Mari and Des

Elliot’s Birthday Party

Elliot, wearing Mari’s gift-wrapping accessories.
Blowing out his candles.

This evening we celebrated Elliot’s birthday, a few days early. The Reagens and Mar-Mar and BeBob came over for dinner.

Elliot turned 13 this year. He is generally a caring boy who likes to help out around the house, sometimes. He is still the best at making Andrew laugh, and also knowing how to get under his skin. He wakes up at 6:30 every morning for school, where he spends most of his day. Every day when I pick him up I ask if anything happened today, to which the reply is always ‘no.’ In his free time he likes to play soccer and hang out with Cam.

Favorite song The Box
Favorite color: Red
Favorite food: Skyline
Favorite band: None
Favorite book: Harry Potter 7
Favorite sport: Soccer
Favorite movie: Knives Out