Nothing says summer like the College World Series! 
This June Jason was awesome enough to drive Eli and Annika out to Omaha, where they got to enjoy a baseball game together. Eli also went to several games with Papa Kay, as well as with my cousin Ben and his boys. What a lucky kid!
From the look of things, Annika got pretty tuckered out.
Celebratory ice cream was the cherry on top.
...and in NomiAnn's bed. Cousin Time really is the best! We can't wait to have more.
The 71-mile ride through the rolling hills of rural Iowa looks pretty amazing!
Pausing in Jamaica for a photo shoot. Pictured along side Jason and Steve are Joe Eisma and Erin Giannangelo.
Back in Salt Lake Talia was busy crocheting. Isn't the top she made just gorgeous?
She also took advantage of her quarantine to resurrect her painting skills. My kids always amaze me with their artistic talent.
Talia and I had some rare Mommy-Daughter time together since Jason, Eli and Annika were in Omaha and Brooklyn was in Provo. What did we do for our gals night out? We went camping!
Talia taught me to crochet a covie (it seemed appropriate given our recent bout with Covid) while she made the most adorable narwhal ever.
Our campground was super close to Causey Reservoir so we took our new paddle boards out for their maiden voyage. Glad Talia was there to pump! The paddle boards worked great and were quite relaxing as we let them drift back to shore.
Exploring the creek near our campground. Brrr! That glacial melt is frigid.
Nothing like watermelon on a hot summer day.
Roasting dawgs for dinner.
Here's celebrating a life made rich by family!
The other motivation for coming to Omaha: Hummel Day Camp! Annika, Eila and Eli were all fortunate enough to snag a spot at this beloved day camp steeped in 70 years of tradition. Here they are catching the bus there on the first day. Oof, that sun is bright!
And here they are on the last day at the closing ceremonies. Annika was particularly happy to participate since she'd missed most of camp that day due to an extremely sore neck.
Perhaps the best part of Omaha is just getting to spend time with NomiAnn and Papa Kay on Capitol Ave. Papa Kay recently added a climbing rope to his backyard. I don't know who loves it more: the grandkids or the neighbor girls Berkeley and Makenzie.
NomiAnn spoils the girls with a pedicure.
Snuggled together on the couch...
Meanwhile, Jason participated in the "Bacoon" Ride through rural Iowa with some former co-workers from APMA.
In case you are wondering, "Bacoon" is a tribute to the loads of bacon served along the Racoon River trail. From bacon donuts to bacon burgers, you certainly won't go hungry!
The one and only Steve Young.
Too fun! Apparently a couple thousand people ride each year. It would be fun to do as a family some time.
After the Bacoon Ride, Jason continued east to participate in AIA's annual conference in Chicago. Chicago in the summertime is the stuff dreams are made of. (February, not so much.)
Who doesn't love deep dish pizza? (Pictured is Jason's co-worker Sam Beal.)
The Robie House.
Best of all, Jason got to catch up for a bit with his brother Lance. I'm not sure whose dog this is, but it's certainly adorable.
The next day we went for a hike up to Malan's Peak near Ogden. The trail was steep, but worth the journey.
This girl is beautiful all the time, but shines in the mountains. I feel so lucky to have such amazing daughters.
Speaking of daughters, the next day it was time to pick up Brooklyn from FSY (For the Strength of Youth) church camp in Provo. Even though she had to start late because of COVID, she still had the best time. On the way home, I made her join me for a quick jaunt up to Battle Creek Falls near Pleasant Grove.
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Fun times, fun people, fun memories, fun family ... It's all part of love, which is much more than mere fun.
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