Floor Party (plus movie)

Breakfast at the new place

I rolled out of bed this morning.
And with pj's on, I ate grapes and cherries by the pool.

Baby Sunflowers

My folks planted this charming plot of sunflowers for the birds. I like the idea of planting something with the birds in mind. Plus, I like how sunflowers turn to face the sun. A spiritual metaphor, I'd say.

How Mickey relaxes...

It seems like a good method to me.
He does this almost every day after work.

Our hike

Hanging Lake, we climbed this bad boy

Views on the way up...

View from the top

July 4th, Aspen

IV's backyard

Fruit Stand Pup

Paxton

a success

The Chuppah

Traveling partners, to Glenwood Springs

Norwood

A few more...

Manitou Springs

r.i.p.

Karaoke, Paula and Kolton

The selection: Cold as Ice, American Woman, Dust in the Wind, God Bless the Broken Road, Honky Tonk Badonkadonk

Call Hall

Kiddie Pool

Carnahan

Interiors #4

My May Flower

Graduation

Yeahhhhhh

A Summer Manifesto (in process)

Make stuff.

Walk to the library, read juicy fiction.

Slow down. Breathe. Be silent.

Shake things up. Embrace adventure and take field trips.

Be a water nymph.

Chop vegetables, brew tea, write letters. Do it the long way.

Go make-up free. Wear sunscreen and wide-brimmed hats.

Downsize.

Embrace the heat. Try not to take summer for granted.

Gather with friends. Drink wine on front porches.

Risk. Kick fear to the curb.

Savor moments in Manhattan. Dream for the year to come--think big.

85 today

red + green, a favorite combo

May Day

Home, front porch

Anniversary

These are my grandparents.
As of today, they have been married 60 years!

Kansas

Stone Barn, my favorite niche

Stone Barn, the view

Stone Barn, stairs

Silent Retreat, Stone Barn

Treasures of the Czars

Saturday

Ridiculous + Awesome

The Prize:

The Competitors:

The Challenge:

Be first to complete a "grueling" relay race involving the crab walk, the stairs, spinning in place, and jumping jacks.

The Winner: ANNIE

(the gloved hand adds to the drama)

Midnight Sledding

Thanks Shelley!

Ann Arbor 8, bungalow bedroom

Ann Arbor 7, Cupcake Station

Ann Arbor 6, gum wall