A post-paddle board session selfie.

I feel like this photo captures my essence: hair unkept, no makeup, and a dress thrown on over my swimsuit while driving my little car down a desolate road.

A glowy peach sunset on my Daytona Beach vacation. I love the reflection that is caught in the mid-beach puddle.

On this day we taught five sticks and no fish. But according to Ev, the highlight was just playing with the worms.

Saint Augustine, Florida was gorgeous. My cousin and I did a quick trip from Dayton to check out the picturesque little city. I would for sure go back...and I've always had a thing for my guy Saint Augustine.

Ponce De Leon Inlet Sunset

Our tour of the 2nd tallest lighthouse in Florida was ten dollars well spent.

Red pairs well with golden brown.

Fourth of July (and the three weeks surrounding it) are lit in my hood.

I am forever a lover of a long walk.

My travel mates a gorgeous boardwalk.

I lived at the airport this month, and I foresee more of that for me this coming year.

We love a festive queen.

My Uncle Chris is the family grill master. And, here he is cooking with his only son. However, I do not foresee a passing of the torch anytime soon.

Highlight of my Daytona Beach vacation, seeing a sea turtle in the flesh!

Book Club antics.

How I felt after 5 days at the all-inclusive resort in Cabo.

Downtown Cabo details.

Cabo Marina Bar Hop

My momma baiting the worm with a fresh manicure.

We met a celebrity at Yogi Bear Campground.

I devoured "Pillars of the Earth" while enjoying my neighborhood pool.

I love my bedroom.

Handsdown, the best Marg of my life.

Pink Party at the All-Inclusive. Best believe, I was standing right under that foam machine.

A Post-Pink Party selfie in Cabo!

The view from my stoop, where i do my evening reading and writing.

We read "Evelyn Hugo's 7 Husbands" for book club this past month. Therefore, we all dressed up in our best Hollywood glamour.

I found this dress at the thrift for seven dollars several years ago....I've been dying to wear it!

Sun-kissed in Daytona

The best view on our walk to the Fountain of Youth.

My gorgeous boy is 3 and headed to pre-school.

Our resort had 12 pools, This was my favorite one. Behind me was the view of the Arch.

I've been hiking a lot this summer.

I load my little backpack up with snacks, hydration, and an emergency swimsuit...in case I find any creek worthy of my birthday bod.

Pulling weeds is my part time job during the summer.

When I get bored, I paint.

My highlands ranch friends took me disc golfing lol.

Out on the water again...

My favorite little snack this summer has been an asian salad made predominantly of carrots and cucumbers.

We celebrated my brother-in-laws birthday at Cheesecake Factory.

Look at those lovebirds back there. And the baby, that's their third in four years. They love each other a lot. lol

Watching some summer basketball with the family.

Golden's First Saturday Car Show

There were a wide variety of cars and it was so cool to see them cruise down and loop the round-abouts.

For my family celebration this year, I invited everyone out for a morning hike at Clear Creek Canyon's newly finished trail.

I did a full review of the trail on my youtube video!

Waiting in line for the opening of my little neighborhood pool.

I love the diversity of life in my hood. I am so grateful to live where I do!

This is Thirty-Four!

My cousin Jaelyn took me out for a happy hour date to celebrate my birthday! We went to Tamayo on Larimer street.

It had a gorgeous interior and decent margs....they were just a bit small for my liking.

I had a full rose bush for my birthday!

Larkspurs: My first wildflower bloom of the season.

All that rain in June brought me this lush view.

I've been spending some summer time in a different genre of sand.

One of my favorite corners of the thrift store.

Our Father's Day celebration turned into a "work day" as my little sister and I helped the fathers relocate a GIANT swamp cooler to a new location.

After three hours, we returned it to its original spot. I blame the decision making on the Vodka lemonades.

Father's Day at the Mint

My dad has been working at the Mint for thirty years. And over the years, he has humbly climbed the ladder all the way to the top and now he's basically in charge of the whole operation of the building.

With that said, when protestors decided to graffiti "Fuck Money" on the Mint during the "No Kings" protest, my dad was the one who came down to clean it up. He received the call on Father's Day and without hesitation loaded up his power washer and I hopped in the car to join him.

It took hours to erase the letters. And as I watched my dad work I thought about the people who did it. They thought they were sending a message to the government, but really…they caused work for a man on Father’s Day who is very much in alignment with the values of the “No Kings” march.

It prompted me to reflect on the act of protesting: How should it be done? Are we making any difference? Who are we hurting? Do the “kings” even care?

It was an interesting Father’s Day, but I enjoyed every minute.

Paddle Board Fuel

An Aztec Dancer and Folklorico Dancer at the corner of 38th and Wynkoop.

She literally took my breath away when I saw her.

Golfing with friends from work.

Fun-Pa Friday took us to a petting zoo...

...then on a train...

...then some time to play in the creek.

Ready to cheer on the Rockies...with my four tequila shooters.

We had to visit the Giggling Grizzly one last time!

We were watching his big brother play his first game of soccer.

My little green eyed Vaquero.

Loving my afternoon gym sessions to escape the heat after an early morning of hiking/paddle boarding/ river lounging.

My birthday gift to myself! Adulting can be so sexy.

I made this little dried orange garland on a hot summer afternoon.

The beach in Chicago.

Hands down my favorite part of my trip!

I spent just over 24 hours in Chicago. I packed only a small purse and pranced around town.

Check out the video below for a 4 min summary!

I wore sandals to Chicago...and I walked 30,000 steps. The blisters were VICIOUS, but full sheets of moleskin kept me rolling.

A little Architecture Boat Tour Selfie!

My tan versus my baby's little white cheese hammies.