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The Best of Summer 2015

September 2, 2015 by Hillary 2 Comments

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This summer was jam-packed — in the best way possible. I thought it would be fairly low-key, with the big late-summer hoorah being our vacation to Europe this month, but it turns out that nearly ever weekend was filled — between the half-marathon training, vacation planning, and traveling most weekends, summer flew by. I savored the scarce unplanned weekends doing sunset SUP yoga and spending slow mornings at the farmer’s market – sipping fresh green juice and acting as paparazzi to the glistening berries and bouquets.

Without further adieu, the best of summer 2015:

My 26th Birthday Weekend – Camping & Hiking in Mt. Lassen National Park

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4th of July in Santa Cruz

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Ariel’s Wedding – Auburn, CA

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College Friends

Weekending in Santa Cruz #2 + riding my 1st roller coaster!

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Giant Dipper

Jane’s Wedding – Fieldbrook, CA

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Elementary School Friends

Running Half-Marathon #7

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P’s 27th Birthday Weekend – Camping & Dierks Bentley Concert in Tahoe

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And, of course, locally-made Kona coffee ice cream sandwiches at the Thursday Night Market

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September // 3 Things I’m Looking Forward To

1. Strolling the downtown Saturday market twice more — gotta get the last of the heirloom tomatoes and juicy peaches

2. Grandma’s Birthday/Labor Day Weekend with family

3. Jet-setting across the Atlantic for a 2-week European expedition with Mom!

September Favorites

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  • Satisfying September (2014)
  • Best of September 2013

Chico Farmer's Market

What were the highlights of your summer?

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Filed Under: Life, Travel Tagged With: Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, Humboldt Bay Marathon 2015, Lassen Volcanic National Park, South Lake Tahoe

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  1. Mom says

    September 2, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    What a lovely summer you have had … and it’s not over yet! :)

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  2. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    September 2, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    You had such an awesome summer! Your trip to Europe is going to be an awesome way to round everything out. I’m so excited for you!!

    Reply

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