The (almost) daily cutting flower haul:

 

Moving on! “The Swimmers” up next!

 

Pleasant sky welcome after last night.

 

One way to break the heat!

 

More summer reading. Slow but steady.

 

When your sunflower’s a little spooky.

 

Just living that summer backyard life.

 

Garden basil makes summer’s best pesto.

 

Everyone’s stir crazy with this heat.

 

Finding ways to beat the heat.

 

Activating the indoor relaxation/cooling techniques.

 

No walkies? Left with no choice.

 

Missing our friends (and Cali treats!)

 

Vacay and home, what a catch.

 

Returned home to a bountiful harvest!

 

Thick as thieves these two weeks.

 

Sun sets on our Hawaii adventure.

 

Another happy day in Hawaiian paradise.

 

Fun in the sun and sea!

2014, 2022. Same spot, same deliciousness!

 

Out for our surfing lessons today!

 

The kids make their vacay video.

 

Hawaiian tree vibes (human for scale).

 

Getting illustration lessons from the master.

 

Always good times in the LBC!

 

Loved our day with Uncle Santo!

 

Still eating our way through SoCal.

 

Just eating our way through CA.

 

It’s official! The Hopkins have arrived.

 

Getting the vacation vibes started tonight!