Thanks to the quick-thinking of Dad, assisted by Doc Swan, we managed to fit the boy's goalie glove with a pad to protect his *almost* healed broken thumb, just hours before lacrosse try-outs. Now this mom can R-E-L-A-X knowing he's gonna be protected. Lax-on!

This thing looks like it could eat a chipmunk! And it has set up shop right next to my squash plants. Oh. My. Stars.

Little sis seems to have the upper hand here...

My mom just found a folder of old photos, programs and newspaper clippings from my high school days.

Oh summer nights...

Just a chip off the ol block.

While stuck in a 1 hour traffic jam in Chicago, after 12 hours on the road, I decided to get creative with my camera. That's our van in the semi's mirror. We were driving home from the Finger Lakes area of New York and had no real traffic issues until this point. It turned out to be a fatal crash that closed all lanes of the freeway south of O'Hare. All traffic had to be merged onto the shoulder. It felt so good to finally pull into our driveway last night after 14 hours on the road.

Just another day on Keuka Lake

Keuka Lake views

I don't eat them...I just catch them!

Early morning departure from Milwaukee to Penn Yan, NY

Sometimes all it takes is a gentle touch to break through one's tough exterior.

Relax, I've got you covered.

Homemade brownie topped with a homegrown strawberry.

Play the hand you're dealt

"Strawberries taste how lips do" - Ed Sheeran

The creek across the street showing off it's true colors tonight. Glad we have this little slice of nature to separate us from the new construction project happening just beyond these trees.

Still being held together by hope...and kinesio tape.

Just in from a game of fetch...they'd stay out all day if I let them, but had to rest up before heading back to their home. I'm gonna miss them like crazy! See you around the neighborhood, sweetie!