These trees are up-rooted all over the place where Ben and I like to mountain bike near our house. We haven't really figured out why...? Ideas anyone? It's like Giants came in and pulled the trees up out of the earth and just threw them back onto the ground...strange.















These are our three kitties (from left-vinny, leo, and jack). They're great. :-)















These are a few of my wonderful classmates during our day of fun in the woods...all soon to be amazing teachers!

Photos from this summer...

In Cleveland, OH visiting my favorite Dutch FES--Ayrel and I are so close now!

My time spent with Ayrel and her husband Ben was fantastic as always. I enjoyed the 6 hour drive with only the company of my own thoughts and the buzz of the radio. It was such a great way to officially start my summer, as my classes just finished a week ago! Although, I wouldn't have minded having air conditioning in the car. :-)








This is our Great Race Team 2008
We came in Second place in the new rookie division.

Betsy was our runner-10K
I was the biker-19 miles
And Molly and Ted were our canoeists-4 miles

It was one of the most rewarding and enjoyable team events I have ever participated in.






Ben and I took a hike around Buttermilk Falls in Ithaca on a beautiful summer afternoon.
We love living so close to Ithaca because of the falls, fantastic choices of cuisine, and the theater of course!



















A lily in full bloom in the backyard. I love summer flowers! The backyard is active all summer. Veggies in the garden are now getting ripe and the sunset is phenomenal!

Re-uniting with some of my best Fredonia friends at the infamous North Collins Jamboree! Finally I got to experience Angela's hometown at its finest!
With me-megan, angela, and kimmie, the best college roommates I could have ever asked for.

This is my first official attempt at being a blogger! The purpose of this is to keep far away family and friends updated on the happenings of the fast moving life of me, D.