I have made good use of my summer so far. Project #1 DONE! I got these shelves put up with a little of my pottery displayed on them. I love it! 
Three years ago Ruth was my student teacher. We hit it off from the get go. She was a LIFE SAVER! I had a tough year and don't know how I would have done it without her. We were SO lucky to have her join us as a full time teacher the following year. Ruth quickly became a dear friend. I can't think of much that I have not talked to Ruth about.
We have run races together (Race for Red and just last week the UV half) {She is an amazing runner!} She was part of my PC team last summer. We do Bountiful Baskets together. We chat, and discuss everything when it comes to students and teaching. Why the tribute? Ruth is leaving me. She gets to be a stay at home mom. I knew it was coming, but that has not made it any easier. I will miss her more than words can say. I am so grateful for my dear friend and all that she has done for me! 
Ruth, Sari, Lacy
There are a couple key events that make summer .... summer. The Strawberry Days Rodeo is one of them. I get giddy even thinking about it.
Strawberries and cream ... HEAVEN! The rodeo ... ENTERTAINING!
The subjects of these pictures are not Sari and Dave, it is Kim in the background trying to, um, act natural?
She has been taking acting classes. At some point she just put up a blanket. Ha, it looks like a school picture backdrop. Always good times when Kimi D is there!
I sure do love love love summer break!
It's the crack of dawn and time for the race. My good friend Ruth joined us for an early morning. 
This is not an event I ever thought I would be doing. But there I was.
But I did it! I did it! It is always more fun to share the experience with someone. Peter and I did a lot of our training together, he was so patient and supportive. I am lucky to have such an awesome brother! 
Shan did the marathon ... AND she qualified for Boston ... again! She is so amazing. Sure am proud of my friend. 
I have to take a moment to thank Jennie and my Mom. I know this is not their thing but they have been so supportive of me and Pete and our crazy endeavors. It adds so much to the experience to have "fans". There is some kind of boost you get when you have someone cheering YOU on. (I am sure I can back that up with some kind of scientific study.) 
So THANK YOU! We promise not to sign up for any more races .... for a few weeks anyway.
I am so glad I did it, I am SO glad it is done!
Kim came into town for my first weekend of summer. We enjoyed a lovely night with friends at the Roof Top Concert Series. (We started by eating at my fav, Guru's) Look how BEAUTIFUL the mountains are. 
Happy summer! (eek! It is summer!)