days 11-14 (july 14-17):

cape time! it had been two years since i last was able to enjoy summer on the cape and we sure lived it up! a picnic on the beach, swimming in the ocean, kayaking, a chocolate whole in one doughnut, resurrecting my grandfather's rowing shell, whale watching, walking on fort hill, eating lobster, enjoying the porch, and wonderful time with my grandmother. she is remarkable.

gran's house, designed by my grandfather

one of my favorite views

three generations

whale watching in provincetown

a picnic to the outer beach

aren't we looking rosy?
post-lobster beach walk

heading out for a row in gramp's old rowing shell

gran & fred giving the farewell wave

days 14-16 (july 17-19):
from cape cod, we headed over to west hartford, ct for time with my dad's side of the family. it was hot and humid, so we took advantage of the lakes around her neighborhood for kayaking and swimming. compared to the cape ocean water, the lake was like a bath. we did some chores for my grandmommy, feasted on her good cooking & got together with my aunt, uncle and cousins.

the dodd fam, plus brett & stephanie

early on the 19th we headed to the airport and flew back to colorado. after a few stops along the way (including delicious beaujo's pizza in idaho springs), brett & i got back to town around 8pm. it was a long travel day.

i've adjusted back to steamboat life this week. colorado is beautiful, sunny, blue, green & hot. i'm happy to be here and to call this place home for a little longer, but i feel one stark difference compared to the past two weeks: the lack of incredible friends & beautiful family. i miss you all already.

so far this week is filled with fresh olathe corn, local palisade peaches, a combo of allergies or a cold, and a smooth transition back into the daily work routine.

at some point, i'll go back and add photos for each section of my trip to the posts i've already done. i'll let you know when that is up.