Monday, June 30, 2025

Park City

We had a fantastic trip to Park City, UT. The food, the weather, the hikes, and the company—everything was amazing! Despite Julia's hectic rush to finish her dissertation, she was able to come and relax a little. And kudos to mom for successfully hiking to Bloods Lake at 9,530 ft. elevation! The only thing we missed was Clarkson!





Monday, June 23, 2025

Heat Wave

Julia went camping with Hannah and Sam over the weekend. Just like DC, it was HOT. Julia's apartment hit nearly 90 degrees; she had to sleep with ice packs in her bed. :) She also went to a jazz jam with Jerry and friends. 

We met at Kazan's for Juneteenth Day. It's always nice to see family, and the Turkish meals were delightful.



 

Monday, June 16, 2025

No Kings Rally

Julia and her friends celebrated Alejandro's birthday, she took care of Mark the cat, and attended the No Kings rally. Here in DC, the US Army celebrated its 250th anniversary with a massive military parade on Saturday. We hunkered down--there were tons of road closures (no protests that we saw). Steven and I celebrated our 24th anniversary. :)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Chill Weekend

Julia is still grinding out her dissertation. There was an arts festival right outside her door over the weekend. She lives next to an elementary school in a really cute neighborhood. She also had steak night with Sam and Hannah and brunch with Bailey and Megan.

Washington, DC, hosted World Pride 2025. The usual Capital Pride Parade on Saturday was transformed into the World Pride Parade. Chad would have loved it. Lisa is in London for work—and so is Kathryn!












Monday, June 2, 2025

Back to the Midwest

Julia left Alabama on Sunday; so glad they had the time together. In DC, we went to our neighborhood festival, Glover Park Day, which has been running for 30+ years. We have a lot of good memories bringing Julia there each year.




Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Visit to See Benjamin

Julia went to visit Benjamin! They spent the weekend in Destin, Florida, and are now in Enterprise, Alabama. Julia is focused on her dissertation, and Benjamin is studying and flying--both busy but together! Check out the bacon-wrapped scallops.