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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Mosaic Monday, Hello Monday, Through My Lens Monday, Hearth, and Soul Link Party, Anything Goes Monday, You Are the Star Blog Hop, Nature Notes, Home Matters Linky Party, Ducks in a Row, Monday Morning Blog Club, Good Random Fun, Tuesdays With A Twist, Talk About It Tuesday, The Happy Now Tuesday, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday 2, Wednesday My Corner of the World, Wonderful Wednesday, Thankful Thursday, Little Things Thursday, Thursday Favorite Things, Skywatch Friday, Generic Link Up, Fantastic Friday, Farmhouse Friday, Dare to Share, Saturday Sparks, Saturday Critters,
Beautiful views of Colorado! I am glad there were no bears.
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ReplyDeleteSpring 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!
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
ReplyDeleteOh 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.
ReplyDeleteYou 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!
ReplyDeleteThanks 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!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! It does look like spring had sprung! The wildlife is amazing and the food looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteLooks like your summer is off to an incredible start!
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy! Everyone and everything looks perfect! #MMBC
ReplyDeleteYour 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!
ReplyDelete...Pat, you sure have lots of neat things to occupy your days. Enjoy everything that surrounds you.
ReplyDeleteColorado looks so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove all the flowers.
Looks like your beginning of summer is full of fun, Pat.
Beautiful captures!
ReplyDeleteYes, times goes fast. I agree with your opinion. And I love this colourful Post.
ReplyDeleteHappy MosaicMonday...
...and thank you very much for sharing and being part at MosaicMonday Linkparty.
Greetings by Heidrun
It sounds like you've had a busy and wonderful spring. You sure put that cookbook to good use!
ReplyDeleteHi 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!
ReplyDeleteWe 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).
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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Great collection! #Skywatch
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun, busy, and interesting summer for you. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteA 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.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you are doing summer right!!
ReplyDeleteOur gym has video bikes and treadmills with artificial hikes in a lot of places. It sure helps with getting your excercise done.
What a delightful update! Hope your summer is just as wonderful with those walks and pool days.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely 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.
ReplyDeleteYour 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!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of Colorado and your lovely family ~ hugs,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores, clm,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I bet 4 grandkids alone makes for a full summer! Enjoy the summer.
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Such a wonderful collection of photographs.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy summer.
All the best Jan
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.
ReplyDeleteThe summer goes by too fast for me....Michelle
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