Thai Tea, with Love

Trimaris Memorial Tourney 2025

Trimaris Memorial Tourney was extra special this year since we had a visit from Sergio, the much beloved leader of our household who moved to Texas last year. We got to spend a little time with him before he goes on his next adventure. 

Juan (Javier), Daisy, Ja’far (Sergio), and Marcus (Max).

Juan (Javier), Daisy, Ja’far (Sergio), and myself. Photo by Max McDougall.

Ja’far (Sergio) and Conall (Steven).

Daisy, Juan (Javier), Ja’far (Sergio), myself, and Luca (Will). Photo by unknown.

Ja’far (Sergio) and Oskar (Keith).

Rurik, Oskar (Keith), Ja’far (Sergio), Brian, and Konrad (Arthur).

Luca (Will) and Juan (Javier).

Robert and Ja’far (Sergio).

Ja’far (Sergio) and myself. Some of my favorite time at an event is spent with him in the car just laughing.

A group of us getting dinner after the event.

Myself and Max hanging out in Gainesville the day after the event. 

A Fun Day Out with Judi and Shaylei

Judi and I both had a Friday off work so we decided to walk around Disney Springs with her daughter Shaylei. 

Waiting patiently for our lunch.

Taking the ferry to another resort.

Judi knew the best spot for some delicious beignets. 

Taking the ferry back to Disney Springs.

Trimaris Memorial Tourney 2024

At the end of May the SCA hosts the Trimaris Memorial Tourney. It was a wonderful day with friends as we celebrated Sergio’s last event before moving to Texas.

We showed our support for Dan (in yellow) as he greeted the king before the tournament began.

Myself, Daisy, Luca (Will), and Javier.

Myself, Giovanni (Ryan), and Ja’far (Sergio).

Dan in battle.

Daisy and Freyja (Sunny) making faces while Javier plays guitar.

Ja’far (Sergio) with a group of dancers.

Ja’far (Sergio), Luca (Will), Tiger, and Marcus (Max).

Ja’far (Sergio) and Emmanuel (Jeremiah) being the best dressed men at the event.

Myself with Luca (Will) and Ja’far (Sergio). Time Travelers on a quest for Gatorade.

Ja’far (Sergio) with a scroll made for him by Finnguala (Susan).

Freyja (Sunny), Luca (Will), Marcus (Max), Tiger, and Franco.

Ja’far (Sergio) and Luca (Will).

Ja’far (Sergio) and myself. Photo by Will Jacobs.

Before the fencing tournament began Ja’far (Sergio) presented me with a scholar’s collar. After he was honored with being elevated to The Order of Defense he saw fit to make one of his cadets a scholar, which signifies a student deepening their commitment on the journey to mastering the art of fencing. He asked the other three cadets whom they felt should be offered first, and they all said me. I was honored. I never in my life thought I would learn to fence, let alone be chosen to be someone’s cadet. And now, scholar. Ja’far (Sergio) had given me the same collar that was given to him in his journey, now with his badge in the center. 

Luca (Will), Ja’far (Sergio), and myself. Photo by Max McDougall.

Luca (Will), Ja’far (Sergio), and myself. Photo by Max McDougall.

Freyja (Sunny) and Ja’far (Sergio).

Tiger and Ja’far (Sergio).

Looming

I woke up from a nap to find Kobi and Jax looming over me; eager for some attention.

Cutie Pie

My friend Judi’s daughter Shaylei is quite the happy baby with a delightfully expressive face to match.

Afternoon Tea 2024

For Mother’s Day weekend my sister Liz kept with tradition and booked another afternoon tea experience. This year we went to William Dean Chocolates.

Jenny and Liz.

Mom and myself. Photo by Liz Kasper.

Mom and Liz.

Jenny and myself. Photo by Liz Kasper.

The sweet and savory scones.

Sandwiches and savory snacks.

The assorted sweets.

Mom and Jenny.

Mom.

Liz, mom, and Jenny.

Myself, Liz, mom, and Jenny.

Mom and Liz.

Mom and Jenny.

Mom and myself. Photo by Jenny Kasper.