Quick visual recap of the end of the summer

Not sure if this will work, but here is one moment from each day of the last month.  Highlights include: our time with the Fujimotos and Emily, at Pine Grove with the Kloders, the kids extended stay with Nana and Grandpa while Joshua was in Seattle to teach for MEIPN, a pool day with cousins, James's first ride to Dunkin Donuts (10-mile trip), Hershey Park rollercoaster day as a family, first days of school (for everyone in our house), toy shopping at Target, Joshua correcting student work, and many quiet (and some noisy) moments around the house.

First day of school 2019-2020

Cousins Swim at Nana and Grandpa's

Happy Anniversary!

Happy 13 years of marriage to my one and only!

Full Summer

Pine Grove 2019

Fujimotos and Emily Visit

Sailing at Marsh Creek, climbing, Franklin Institute with an IMAX movie about pandas, the Rocky steps, Democratic debate, long meals around the dining room table, swimming at the YMCA, Famous Pete's Pizza*, indoor rock climbing at the Downingtown Rock Gym followed by a meal at Victory Brewing

Hooray for time with the Fujimotos and Emily!

* Not actually famous

New York City x 2

Joshua and I had the chance to visit NYC, Erica/Greg, and Emily.  It was the best.  (Erica's summary is better than anything I could put together.)  So grateful for time with our favorite people.

The following weekend I was back in NYC, within sight of the hotel where we stayed with the Gardners, for a work event.  After long days learning about writing a tricky grant (TRIO), it was fun to explore the City on my own -- bike ride in Central Park, Carnegie Hall concert at an outside venue, and even a Broadway show.  Can I admit that I was a fabulous traveling partner?  I loved that little break from regular life.