Lydia Leaving for Indiana

But first, celebrating Pop's 70th birthday!

At Bob Evans for brunch after church Sunday.

And dinner and cake around the table at the homestead.

Out to lunch with dad the day before she went back to Taylor University.

And saying goodbye to the fam the night before...

It's about 4 hours to Upland, Indiana.  She drove herself, and loves it!

First Day of School in Ohio

Josiah and Clara before their first day at CVCA.

Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy

The view from where we're staying about 25 minutes away.

Johanna Graduation Reception and College Departure

We were again gathered for a BFA graduate at Riverside's pavilion. 

It's an ideal place for a picnic.  Lots of folks joined after church.

As well as family from then area.

Like...

Uncle Rick, Uncle Kevin and Aunt Kristin

Grateful for Johanna's hard work and development in high school.

She's now off to Calvin University in Michigan.

About 5 hours away from Grandma's house.

Renee drove her up there and stayed a few days.

Maggie Returns to Wheaton

Leaving Ohio and saying goodbye to Mom

Moving into her big house of 8 roommates on the edge of campus.

First floor resident Maggie 

is doing her student teaching on the other side of campus at a public elementary school.  

Settling into her room, she was excited for her roommate from freshman and sophomore year to be showing up soon to room with her again.

Colorado Retreat

On the weekend from our couples retreat in Colorado,

We and the other 3 couples went white water rafting on the Colorado River!

We also enjoyed some Hot Springs in the Crystal River, near Marble, CO:

As well as the cold water, lodge and mountains:

We even found a teepee and Mongolian style Yurt!