This summer has been one full of adventure. It was even an eventful spring with a busy finals week and graduation, followed by a two-day trip to Portland for a conference and then a new brother-in-law and a new nephew all within an hour’s timeframe. Alli unfortunately could not make it in the wedding. John Reuben was born maybe ten minutes before the ceremony started.

Working with Atsuko s. at her dress boutique, Candy O'briens, was hilarious this summer; she has a 7 foot personality despite standing 5’2” with three inch heels.

I visited my dear friend Ashley and we went to Canada for some ketchup chips. That was a beautiful summer retreat ~Thanks Ash! ~ and the extra bag of ketchup chips I brought to Timothy kicked off our relationship. It was that and the appeal of dog-walking that really made us hit it off. ;) She also came to visit me, which I think was actually first?

I was fortunately had to go to San Francisco to apply for my student visa for Spain. Lots of shopping and fun with G & MB...

I only visited Moscow for a day to finish off Laura’s dress which I got to her just in time for her sister-in-law’s wedding. You are a doll Laura! (and a certified genius) Thank you so much for coming up and visiting me my last few days before taking off.