Rainy Morning
Rainy Morning

Summer Recap - Misc

I tried to get out roller skating a few times this summer. I like using this outdoor hockey rink. I tried going around my neighborhood and it’s too scary on the streets and hills.

Ben and I took a day-trip date to Boulder for plants at Harlequin Gardens. Doesn’t he look smashing in his kilt? We got lunch at Zoe Ma Ma on Pearl afterward.

Later in the summer we all went to Boulder for Sam’s friend’s birthday celebration at Sushi Zanmai. Sam really liked the food!

Sam did an escape room for another friend’s birthday.

The garden has struggled with heat and water restrictions. We did our part to minimize water use, so it’s been a sad season. Lots of crispy plants and few blooms.

Nothing on my trellis but a morning glory
Nothing on my trellis but a morning glory
Cats still love the catio
Cats still love the catio
On little hummingbird
On little hummingbird
Green beans are doing the best of the lot
Green beans are doing the best of the lot
My watering hero
My watering hero

Amanda and I got lunch and visited a craft store. She gifted me the most adorable watercolor book! I painted an old photo for Dad for Father’s Day and it turned out alright!

Work selfies to Ben, and some that he returns. I picked up some extra shifts at the start of summer and it felt like I was working a lot! I try to dance twice a week still too, and yoga at home on the days in between

Post-shift recovery - looks silly but it helps!
Post-shift recovery - looks silly but it helps!
Post-shift meal that Ben makes for me: avocado toast and eggs and a book
Post-shift meal that Ben makes for me: avocado toast and eggs and a book
You're working too much when you see a urinal that needs emptying across the room, but on second glance it's a water bottle
You're working too much when you see a urinal that needs emptying across the room, but on second glance it's a water bottle
Pride class was popping
Pride class was popping
Too hot for shirts or pants in summer
Too hot for shirts or pants in summer

Whoops, I didn’t take many pictures of the trips to GJ! Lots of swimming, dog petting, and chatting.

Wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke
Shawarma on the grill is better than at home!
Shawarma on the grill is better than at home!

More miscellaneous, especially cats. Featuring Mog and Hela, who we were cat-sitting for July.

He says the acoustics are better outside
He says the acoustics are better outside
New lightstick for KCON!
New lightstick for KCON!
I made a Pride flower wreath
I made a Pride flower wreath
Driving practice
Driving practice
Donated blood with Amanda for Enhypen's blood drive
Donated blood with Amanda for Enhypen's blood drive
Sam loves Tim Tams
Sam loves Tim Tams
Le chef
Le chef
Ben took the kids out to bingsoo
Ben took the kids out to bingsoo
Dad Dinner comes in two forms: Vintage Americana
Dad Dinner comes in two forms: Vintage Americana
or fancy Japanese
or fancy Japanese
Rude.
Rude.
Hunting.
Hunting.
Rude.
Rude.
Two for one
Two for one
Two for one
Two for one
Jack got a new bed and Nimbus approved
Jack got a new bed and Nimbus approved
Made a flower bow for the new lightstick
Made a flower bow for the new lightstick
Made socks with yarn from Salida
Made socks with yarn from Salida

I love taking Jack to private cello lessons. The lobby is empty and I have an hour to work on projects in peace.

That almost wraps up the summer break! As you saw, the kids are back in school and thriving. I took a personal vacation to Los Angeles to attend KCON LA 2026. Lots of incoming KPOP and travel photos soon I hope, but at least I have the family stuff documented for posterity!