Festivals, Signings, and Workshops

It has been a busy fall already. Julia biked to some community urban gardens, went to the Renaissance Festival (ate turkey legs!!!!), and is now at her WAIS workshop presenting her research.

We met with Jason, a real estate agent, for Chad's condo; it felt like another goodbye as we gathered the last few things from his place. Chad would like Jason. 

Mom spent her actual birthday with Regina--a fantastic picture of them both. Beautiful. 

And in the District, Elizabeth is back at Georgetown; Steven and I have both had the pleasure of running into her around the neighborhood, as well as having her over. Below is a picture of her at a hockey game (doing homework); I had run into her when she was on her way to the game. 

Lastly, as a way of encouragement to anyone out there and also for the record, Steven and I finalized all of the trust, wills, last testaments, directives, etc., documents last week.  

Celebrating 82!

It was a packed weekend in the DMV. Laura came to town, and we worked on Chad's condo and celebrated Mom's birthday. Of special note, Mom won the GOLD medal in the 3-mile power walk Senior Olympics event! And, she is not drenched in sweat--although she is quite fast--it was pouring rain during her race. Way to go, Mom! She had a second celebratory dinner at Ruth's Chris Steak House with Lisa and Tony. More celebrations to come when she goes to Regina's for her actual birthday.

Lake Superior Camping

Julia, Benjamin, and Wes went camping at George H. Crosby Manitou State Park on Lake Superior, north of Duluth. They brought a fire starter kit from Chad.

Packing Already for Antarctica

Julia and her advisor are packing for the upcoming Antarctica trip (end of December). Also pictured are the stickers she designed for various events/conferences. Benjamin came back to St. Paul today--yay! They are so cute. 

In DC, Elizabeth has returned to Georgetown University for the semester, and we cannot wait for upcoming rowing activities, parents' weekend, and upcoming family dinners. Check out the beautiful flowers she brought.

Last Summer Hurrah

Labor Day Weekend came and went too quickly. Julia hung out with her friends (Benjamin was working and crisscrossing the United States). Her band, Large Boulder the Size of a Small Boulder, is playing TONIGHT! Below is a sunset in St. Paul.

Mom was in Rochester with Aunt Linda and Uncle Tim this past week. She always has an amazing time with them. One of their fun activities was visiting, Kathryn at Syracuse! She looks so settled and happy already.