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.

Remembering Chad 2025

This past weekend, we came together to honor and remember Chad. The pain of missing him still cuts so deep. Thankful to be around others who also loved him and miss him dearly. 

 

Wedding and Celebrating Ethan

Julia drove a few of her friends from St. Paul, MN, to Columbus, OH, for a wedding reception (guests weren't invited to the Friday night ceremony). It was a very long drive in comparison to the very little time spent celebrating (and too busy or maybe too tired to take pictures). 

We joined the Sarrges to celebrate Ethan's graduation from UC Boulder! It was so much fun. Way to go, Ethan! We were able to see Boulder, the campus, Ethan's apartment, Elizabeth's apartment, Denver, and the Flatirons. It was awesome. 

Mother's Day was a low-key recuperation from the trip. 

Job Accepted!

Julia has accepted a postdoc appointment from the University of Alaska! She is super excited and will start immediately following her defense on August 1. There's some flexibility (on-site/remote), but she'll definitely be spending some time in Fairbanks. The pics below are when she was in Alaska.

Julia recently attended her friend Alejandro's doctoral defense and celebrated with her friends. She went to the May Day parade with Matt, Wes, and Anne. Check out the bee picture from her walk around her neighborhood. 

In DC, we went to the Flower Mart at the National Cathedral. My neighbor asked me what I got... umm... pretty flowers with different colors. :) No idea. I hope they survive through the summer.