Labor Day Weekend

Julia, Meme, and I went wedding dress shopping. So much fun and so many choices, but she hasn't found "the one" yet. We had Cecily over. Then it was off to St. Paul, where Julia and Benjamin attended an Indian wedding and caught up with friends. Check out pics from the MN State Fair. Yes, a baby squirrel crawled up Julia's arm. Yikes! Thankfully, it didn't bite her. 

Lisa, Tony, Laura, and Clarkson went to the US Open. We went for a quick trip to Deep Creek — relaxation and good food, always on the agenda.

  

More Pickleball and Birthday Fun

Julia and Benjamin played pickleball, saw The Odyssey, and enjoyed crepes with friends. Jules volunteered at the local food bank and made a friend. :) She has successfully built a network of friends wherever she has lived.

On the home front, we celebrated Tony's birthday--in style, with a deep-fried turkey (of course), ribs, and many delicious sides. 

Super Bowl and Super Cold

Julia somehow continues to bear the cold in Fairbanks. Megan and her went cross-country skiing. Also pictured is her homemade chili for the Super Bowl and the Alaska Coffee Roasting Company (treats!). Benjamin is off the grid for this upcoming week, literally trying to survive in the woods somewhere. 

In the DMV, it was a party at the Sarrge's! Deep-fried turkey, 40 lbs of wings, and snacks for days... It was nice to see Ethan sporting The Ohio State sweatshirt and mom before she had to jet off to bells practice. :)

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.