Elizabeth's Excellent New Mexico Adventure

Elizabeth had a fantastic summer in New Mexico. She did difficult and interesting work, made a ton of friends and really fell in love with the southwest and all that it has to offer. She fulfilled a life long dream, taking weekly horse back riding lessons, and spent a lot of time hiking and enjoying the great outdoors.

First day of work.

Her friend Sophia visited and they spent the weekend on a ranch in Colorado.

Apparently, New Mexico has monsoon season. Who knew?

Elizabeth's 21st birthday present from us was a hot air balloon ride over Albuquerque. She had to get up before dawn to make it happen, but it was worth it. 

The interns

Presentation of her summer long project.

Road Trippin' - Part 2

Elizabeth's internship in New Mexico came to an end in mid-August so Lee flew out to meet her and they drove back home together. They took a different route this time - drove through a few different states - but they were not fans and will go back to their original route next time. Next time? Yes - Elizabeth has been offered a full year internship, which she begins at end of August. She will work remotely through her first semester and then will return to Albuquerque in early spring.

First time I think that we've ever all been so far apart from one another.

Lee landed in ABQ and they started heading home almost immediately.

Clarkson Soccer - August 2025

Emily returned to Clarkson for preseason on August 15th and spent the rest of month setting up her room, hanging out with friends, and attending double and triple sessions of soccer.

The soccer locker rooms were completely renovated over the spring and summer. 

Ice baths

Recovery swim

Emily is the strongest member of the soccer team, with the top bench (by a lot!) and deadlift (by a lot!) and near the top in Bulgarian split squats. All that testing in two days comes with a price and she suffered from significant back pain for a few days so received cupping treatment.

Ready for Media Day

Sophomores

Scrimmage at Hartwick.