Class of 2018

We had two graduations the same weekend!  Darryn & Ericka both graduated from RBC in Ohio on May 26 and Dwight graduated from GMS in Delaware on May 27.  We decided to make it work to go to both events.  We drove to Ohio on Friday, the RBC grad was Saturday morning, and we drove back home Saturday afternoon/evening.  Dwight's grad was Sunday afternoon.  We are proud of the kids for reaching these milestones!

Darryn & Ericka both graduated with honors 

and received an associates degree in Biblical Studies.

(missing Dwight who stayed home to get ready for his grad)

It was fun to have Grandma with us!

Darryn's special friend, Danae, also graduated.

We were pleased to find out 1 week before graduation, that Dwight was going to be the Valedictorian for his class.  He knew he was in the running and finished the year strong.  There were several in the class that could have received this honor, and he knew he had to put forth his best effort.  

He did a good job on his speech.

GMS Class of 2018 (4 girls, 10 guys)

It was a really good class to be a part of!

With Grandpa Byler

With Grandma Helmuth

A great group of kids!

On Monday, Memorial Day, we had a graduation party for Dwight and his good friend, Ryan, at our house down at the pond.   Lyn made barbeque chicken in addition to mac & cheese, baked beans, salads, chips, watermelon and dessert.  It was a wet weekend but it was nice during the time of the party.  Thank you to all those who came and helped us celebrate!

 (It should also be noted that Ryan, a.k.a. David at GMS, was the Salutatorian for the class!)

End of year highlights for Dwight

May is always such a busy month if you have school age kids and even more so if you have a senior.  Here are some highlights from Dwight's last month at GMS.

He played baseball all 4 years of high school.  He was very loyal to the team and probably enjoyed just being with the team more then actually playing.

When he wasn't on the field, he was always standing by the fence giving his team support.

The 4 senior guys - they said this was their "girly" pose.

Sibling support

The Jr/Sr Banquet is always a big event.  This year Dwight and several other guys didn't take a date.  This is the senior class all dressed up (missing two).

Best buds!

Dwight & Ryan