Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Cleveland and Pickleball

Julia headed to Cleveland for the weekend to see her dear Ohio State friend Caitlyn. They went birding, hung out, and had fun. On the home front, we went to more open houses and played pickleball! The weather was perfect. 












Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Remembering Chad 2026

This past weekend, we honored Chad by coming together and taking the dogs on a hike. It is still so painful and hard to comprehend how we can go on without his humor, banter, and presence at all family events.

Despite the rain, we had a break in the afternoon to walk. 

Benjamin came with Julia for the weekend, which we really appreciate given his rigorous training schedule. The Sarrges hosted a delicious dinner, and it was nice to just hang out and catch up. On Monday, we played pickleball. Mom is a beast on the court! It was so much fun. Julia has been encouraging us to try it for a while, so I'm glad we finally did. 



Monday, May 18, 2026

Morocco Trip

We had a wonderful time touring Morocco: Rabat, Marrakech, the Agafay Desert, and Casablanca. Each place had a unique vibe, and ALL had delicious food. We are so thankful for the experiences and for making memories with the family. 






















Leaving Fairbanks

Julia's last week in Fairbanks was busy, with packing and helping Megan with fieldwork. She shared some before-and-after pictures. It is a huge endeavor to pack up your life and move to another state (and climate). Jules left on 5/19/26 and headed to New Mexico, moving all her stuff in with Benjamin. They will head to DC for Memorial Weekend to participate in Chad's memorial hike.