My summer barometer...

I've been thinking a lot about temperatures this summer, as I have found myself in a variety of time zones and seasonal patterns. After spending a few weeks in the southern hemisphere's winter, I ventured to another extreme where the infamous Oregon heatwave shocked my body a bit. This is by no means a complaint, as I have truly enjoyed all of my moments this summer. I just find it fascinating how intricate and diverse our world really is.

On a slightly less philosophical note, it does feel nice to be back in my current home with a few more weeks of vacation time to spend. It looks like I still have some time to get into mischief. Hurray for that!

July was full of memorable moments. I was able to spend time with family and a few friends, hike and explore the wilderness, and rekindle the joy of keeping old summer traditions alive. Though I was unable to reconnect with all my loved ones, I did greatly enjoy the special times I shared with those that I was able to see. Having Lindsey with me kept things exciting and even a bit challenging. Ahhh...the life of a dog owner is never dull. Kyle was even able to join us on some of our later adventures as well, which was wonderful. Here are a few images from the past few weeks.

Checking out the scene at Neverland...
Showing off the S.B. highlights...Picking berries with Grams...Honoring old traditions...
Family reunions...Spending time with my sisters and their wonderful offspring...Hiking with my dad...Exploring new places...Reconnecting with some amigas buenas...
Laughing with the wonderful K-Family...Enjoying some coffee and conversation...
and backpacking in the Sierras!