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Family Musings

Summer 2011

Wow, I just checked my last post…it was almost 3 weeks ago! I am somewhat back. Still a bit tired from my excursions to every mountain in the Rockies! It’s funny, two months ago I was excitedly awaiting the arrival of June when I would see my nephews and brother. Now, that week has come and gone, just like that *sigh*. We had a great time and it was so nice to see the boys or rather men, and to meet our newest addition to the family, my nephew’s wife.


We had breakfasts and picnic lunches and still came home for dinner. Exhausting but so much fun. There was constant laughter and giggling, and jokes galore. My children had a great time too. They have missed their uncle a lot and so they were ecstatic to have him for a whole week. Laith really enjoys the company of guys (makes a change from his bossy sisters) and so he really had a good time with his cousins. The Saturday they all left, my husband insisted we go to a movie because he didn’t want me moping around the house. I was hesitant at first because I felt like moping; I missed them and I wanted to sulk, but I realised it wasn’t any fun for him, so I agreed. My house is still too quiet and I feel a bit lost. However, I do have another visit to look forward to in July; my best friend from Houston is coming! 


Today’s post does not have a recipe and that’s only because I haven’t really got my recipes and pictures ready yet. My house is still a mess and all the bedding and linens are strewn about waiting to be washed and packed away. I really need to tend to that first. I just wanted to post something so in case anyone was wondering where I’d got to…


Big Horn Sheep at Rocky Mountain National Park

Dipping toes in the icy water

Pondering the meaning of life?

meandering stream at RMNP

Trail Ridge Road adventure

life at 10,000 feet

My birthday flowers

My birthday cake…cut at 12,000 feet

Echo Lake at Mount Evans

I did check my blog this week and was really happy to find that people have visited my blog while I was gone. That made me feel really happy and wanted! So, I will post some of my vacation recipes very soon.

On another note, it’s finally summer in Colorado! After weeks of rain and snow, we finally have sunshine and beautiful blue skies. The farmers markets are in full swing and I had the opportunity to visit a few this week. Some are still very light on produce and that’s because of Colorado’s growing season, but there is plenty of local dairy products, honey and bread to be found. The Boulder Farmer’s Market had a big selection of spring greens and vegetables, more than the other markets I visited and that maybe because there are quite a few farms surrounding Boulder.


Offerings at Boulder Farmer’s Market

Pearl Street Mall, Boulder

A very big Rustica loaf we picked up from the market

Sprague Lake at RMNP

A frozen Bear Lake at RMNP
My nephew’s and brother’s birthday cake

So, my guests have come and gone and now it’s back to reality! The children are home for the summer and I have to find ways to keep them entertained and educated. Lots of parks here to frequent and I think a few trips to the library are warranted also.

Thank you for reading and I hope to be back very soon with a recipe to share (in between keeping whining children entertained)

What are your plans for this summer?

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Comments

  1. Caterina B says

    June 20, 2011 at 5:43 am

  2. Nazneen says

    June 16, 2011 at 11:10 am

  3. Caterina B says

    June 14, 2011 at 12:26 am

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