A boy and his truck…

 This month, Ryder will get his license. He is SO excited! When he’s not driving us around, playing soccer, or spending time with friends or family, he’s spending time with Huggs… Just a boy and his truck.

June Reading

 Here is a synopsis of the books that I read this month:

The Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd-Robinson is a historical mystery set in London in 1749. After her husband is murdered, confectioner Hannah Cole struggles to keep her family sweet shop afloat. When she discovers her husband had secretly amassed a fortune, she becomes entangled in a web of deception, suspicious allies, and a magistrate’s investigation into the source of the money. As Hannah uncovers her husband’s hidden life, she must navigate betrayal, intrigue, and dangerous secrets while fighting to protect her livelihood and reputation.  The novel combines mystery, historical detail, and suspense, with themes of trust, survival, and the consequences of hidden truths.  Historical fiction is probably my favorite genre. I would recommend it!

Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved is a memoir by Kate Bowler about her life after being diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer at age 35, when she seemed to have everything going well—a thriving career, a loving marriage, and a young son. As a scholar of the “prosperity gospel,” which teaches that faith leads to blessings and success, Bowler is forced to confront the reality that suffering often has no clear explanation. Through humor, honesty, and faith, she explores illness, uncertainty, mortality, and what it means to live fully when life doesn’t go according to plan. The book challenges the idea that “everything happens for a reason” and instead offers a compassionate perspective on finding meaning and hope amid hardship.  

keeping memories…

 We have had such full calendars with amazing memory making moments. I got to take an afternoon and organize and scrapbook the last several months…

I love reliving each event as I look through the photos…

It might become my whole personality…

 For my birthday, I was given a record player. It’s nothing fancy but oh my gosh,  absolutely love it!!! Ironically, it’s sitting an an old record cabinet that a found on the curb in our neighborhood. it’s as though it was always supposed to be with vinyl.

They got me a Miles Davis with John Coltrane record. It is so fun! 

My new current obsession is thrifting for vinyl. I have a tiny collection going and I love sitting and listening. It just might become my entire personality…

Growing up too fast…

 Eden has started the soccer camp at her new high school and has been invited to practice with varsity. I drop her off at the same practice space as her brother and I have to take a minute, thinking how fast time is going. I made her take a photo at one of the drop offs…

She is growing up so fast!

World Cup 2026

 The US Men’s Soccer Team has been practicing at the Great Park in Irvine. It’s also where Ryder practices. While he practices, I walk the loop:

It’s fun to feel like something on such an international stage is right in our back yard!

Father’s Day Weekend

 We had a full weekend of celebrating Father’s Day. 

We spent Saturday in Redlands being with family.

On Sunday, Ryder and Kit hosted each of the services. Ryder also wrote a prayer and blessing. I am so proud of my kid…

We ended the night with Yogurt Land:

What a gift to have this man in all of our lives…