Summertime Update

I got a call from work today, which means that the impending start of school is already starting to infringe upon my free time. So I am spending some time today reflecting on some of the fun things I have done this summer so as to avoid thinking about the fact that my summer vacation is already half over. For those of you not on a school schedule, feel free to take a moment here to feel indignant that you don't get 8 weeks off in the summer. Feel better? Let's continue. In no particular order, here are the highlights:

Cooking

My summer wouldn't be complete without cooking projects, though this year you haven't seen much on this blog. Most of my food blogging efforts have been going to Digestible Diaries, a collaboration with some super cool Fort Collins friends on eating with dietary restrictions.

Hanging with Jo-Ro-Roommate

We've become regulars at the pool, we've had some major backgammon and Carcasonne throw-downs, and we've even been to Waterworld (the water park, not the fictional location in the terrible Kevin Costner movie). It has been fun to having some sister bonding time.

Hiking

After last summer's epic road trip, we were looking forward to having some time to enjoy Colorado in the summer. With Doug now working full time, I am probably enjoying summer in Colorado a little more than he is. We have managed a few weekend trips, notably an evening hike to the top of Horsetooth to watch the sunset with snacks and good company, and a hike to Mount McConnel, in which Ally and I had to do a little route-finding and bushwhacking but thoroughly enjoyed the view.