Sunday, June 22, 2025

Happy Summer!


 Happy Summer!
 
Every season seems to pass too quickly, doesn't it?

Here is some springtime catch-up on what has been happening with us...


We had a very rainy, cool spring, so everything is very green in our part of Colorado right now.



Our four grandchildren kept us busy all spring with many activities--concerts, dance recitals, an art show, continuation from middle school to high school, two birthdays, and many Lacrosse games



Our spring garden bloomed beautifully, and right on schedule, my June roses bloomed!


We were visited by local wildlife, but thankfully, no bears, mountain lions, or moose have appeared as yet!


We all had fun attending two Colorado Rockies baseball games at Coors Field when they hosted the New York Yankees and the New York Mets!


I was a fortunate winner of this wonderful America's Test Kitchen cookbook called Umma--a Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes from The Book Club Cook Book website this spring.


I've enjoyed making many delicious recipes from the cookbook and have many more earmarked to try in the future!



So, what is ahead for us this summer?

 Hopefully, many walks along our local trails with wildflowers growing along the way, and hot summer days cooling off at our community pool. We are also continuing my husband's cardiac rehabilitation routine at our community gym three days a week. Riding the stationary bike while watching beautiful scenery roll by on the screen is almost as good as an actual bike ride!

What are your summer plans? 

Please let me know in the comments!


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30 comments:

Handmade in Israel said...

Beautiful views of Colorado! I am glad there were no bears.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Pat,
Spring just flew by, too fast. I love all your photos, the beautiful scenery and lovely flowers. Your grandchildren are beautiful too.
I enjoyed seeing the wildlife that comes to visit you. The Western Tanager is a beauty! Take care, have a wonderful week!

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

What is not to love with a summer of flowers, wildlife, nature, good food and family and friends? It sounds like heaven to me. Happy Summer! #MMBC

Jeanie said...

Oh my! The flowers, the nature, your little grand girls! And baseball too! We were just talking about that last night, that it's time for a baseball game. Those recipes look just delicous. And that one a very cool but hearty summer meal.

Betty J. Crow said...

You sure live in a beautiful part of the country. We plan to visit family in the Nashville, TN area and possible a few day trips in our area of Illinois. Have a wonderful week!

NCSue said...

Thanks so much for sharing your photos with us at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2025/06/this-i-miss.html. My niece and her family just returned from an amazing vacation in your part of the world, and soon I'll be heading in your direction as well. What an amazing part of the world you live in!

Kim Carberry said...

Beautiful photos! It does look like spring had sprung! The wildlife is amazing and the food looks delicious!

Holly said...

Looks like your summer is off to an incredible start!

Melynda@Scratch Made Food! said...

You have been busy! Everyone and everything looks perfect! #MMBC

ellen b. said...

Your Grands give you a good variety of opportunities to enjoy seeing them participate in. What fun. Loved all your lovely collages of flowers and scenery and activities. Happy summer to you!

Tom said...

...Pat, you sure have lots of neat things to occupy your days. Enjoy everything that surrounds you.

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Colorado looks so beautiful.
Love all the flowers.
Looks like your beginning of summer is full of fun, Pat.

magiceye said...

Beautiful captures!

EricaSta said...

Yes, times goes fast. I agree with your opinion. And I love this colourful Post.

Happy MosaicMonday...

...and thank you very much for sharing and being part at MosaicMonday Linkparty.
Greetings by Heidrun

Joanne said...

It sounds like you've had a busy and wonderful spring. You sure put that cookbook to good use!

Laura | Everyday Edits said...

Hi Pat! That is fantastic that your husband is progressing with his ftiness goals! Those meals look yummy! Maybe share one on a future blog post!
We are reading oh I can never remember tht title.. Wild Dark Shore. I think I like it :0) oh there was something else I wanted to comment on... argh...weather is great. We have a few bears but I have not seem them yet! Do you have wild turkeys? Your grandkids are adorable! xo laura in Colorado (too).

mireille said...

What a great start to summer! It is hot here now, so the plan is to stay cool. Helping out my parents a couple times a week and spending time with my kiddos. I am looking forward to a trip to Arizona. Love the beautiful wildlife and flora you shared with us!
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Lydia C. Lee said...

Great collection! #Skywatch

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Sounds like a fun, busy, and interesting summer for you. Beautiful photos!

Michelle said...

A beautiful and fun start to summer. Those ball games sound/look great to me. No plans this summer, a couple of trips in the fall, which is our favorite time to travel. Thank you for linking up.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

It looks like you are doing summer right!!
Our gym has video bikes and treadmills with artificial hikes in a lot of places. It sure helps with getting your excercise done.

Shiju Sugunan said...

What a delightful update! Hope your summer is just as wonderful with those walks and pool days.

Joyful said...

Absolutely love photos. It looks like you've been very busy enjoying all that life has to offer. I'm hopefully not up to much this summer. I'll be sticking close to home and hope to relax as well as get a few 'jobs' done.

Veronica Lee said...

Your photos are such a joy to scroll through—the flowers and views are just stunning! And your grandkids are absolutely lovely. I also really enjoyed seeing the sweet visitors from the wild drop by!

Jim said...

Great cloud cover.

carol l mckenna said...

Beautiful photos of Colorado and your lovely family ~ hugs,

Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores, clm,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Photo Cache said...

I bet 4 grandkids alone makes for a full summer! Enjoy the summer.

Worth a Thousand Words

Lowcarb team member said...

Such a wonderful collection of photographs.
Wishing you a happy summer.

All the best Jan

Light and Voices said...

Grandkids are the BEST! Enjoy them. Colorado is beautiful no matter where you take that camera. Glad you share with us those spots. Your Collages are wonderful.

Rambling Woods said...

The summer goes by too fast for me....Michelle