The respite from the heat and humidity didn’t last long as temperatures in the mid-90s returned to end the month of September; and the early mornings were warm and humid. And, it was quiet at the Dunn household—no trips taken or even planned for the remainder of the year. Therefore, there is little content on which to report!

On Saturday, September 16, we joined the Morrises for dinner at Luna Bella to celebrate Jim’s birthday. 

Kay continued her many social activities as well as regular golf and pickleball. I played pickleball a couple times a week, and continued physical therapy, but only once a week.

Kay and granddaughter Aker had a girls’ day on Saturday, September 30, and had a blast shopping.

And finally, I made it out to take photos on Sunday, September 17; Monday, September 18; Friday, September 22; Monday, September 25; Wednesday, September 27; and Saturday, September 30.

This month marks a return to normal, whatever that is—well, at least maybe near normal. Labor Day weekend proved to be a busy one for us. We entertained Karyn and her family Friday evening; and played pickleball with Karyn and Aker Saturday morning (Aker is progressing nicely.) They went to the beach after pickleball leaving Kay and me on our own for the remainder of the weekend. Kay and I celebrated our 23rd anniversary also on Saturday. It’s been a great 23+ years!

On Monday, Kay and I traveled to Little Rock to watch Ridge play soccer (he is growing not only in stature, but also in level of play.) 

Physical therapy is continuing twice a week for the near term as the shoulder and bicep are healing remarkably well. 

Kay remained busy with social functions (PEO and Naomi Circle), and I had several church duties the following week—the first full week of September. Good friend Dan and I explored a new natural area (Goat’s Beard Bluff Natural Area in Saline County) on Tuesday, September 5, snapping a few photographs along the way. It was so terribly hot and humid that perspiration was dripping off my clothes, and left “water” on the seat of the car. 

We played golf on Sunday afternoon, September 10, the first time for me since mid-January. All went well with no shoulder or bicep repercussions. Of course, the golf game pretty much stunk in all areas except for chipping.

As a side note, the hummingbirds are seemingly swarming at our place as they make their way south. We are feeding about a dozen and they are so fun to watch and photograph. These photos were made on Sunday afternoon as well.

The following photos were made on Monday, September 11.

And these were made on Wednesday, September 13.