From fro-yo runs to a 50th birthday bash, here’s what life looked like lately around our corner of Auburn.
July 5
LA turned 5 months…I mean how is it going by so fast?!?!
My in laws throw a 4th of July party every other year. This year the party was actually on the 5th. You can read about it here>>>Celebrating Independence Day 2025
July 6
We went to visit our friend Marc at his church about 30 minutes away. We got to hear his sermon and then went to the parsonage to visit with him and his family.
July 10
This is the day that Rob turned FIFTY! I threw a little get together at the house for him. I still need to write that post. It was a good day.
July 11
The next day we got together with our family for dinner. I’ll include more about that in another post as well.
As of July 7, 2025, Auburn rolled out a pilot “X-crossing” at Toomer’s Corner (College Street and Magnolia Avenue), allowing pedestrians to cross diagonally while all vehicle traffic—cars, bikes, everything—is halted. This new setup eliminates right turns on red and introduces a pedestrian phase triggered by a crossing button, during which walk signals appear in every direction. Inspired by similar systems in cities like Nashville, the scramble aims to curb illegal crossings, reduce pedestrian wait times, and ease congestion—especially during game days or school rushes. City staff are currently on-site guiding folks through the change, and signage helps explain the new flow. Engineers will monitor its impact through the fall to determine if it becomes permanent.
I think it is great and hope it stays this way! They had the fire department out there one day that week make videos and tell people about it.
July 12
Saturday, Rob and I went for some Sweet Frog, a new fro-yo place in town.
That evening we went out to Union Springs for a wedding of one of Rob’s former scouts and d-group kids. It was absolutely lovely.
July’s halfway point gave us plenty to smile about—I can’t wait to see what the rest of the month has in store.
Wow; what a fun filled week! It looks like Rob had a wonderful 50th. I love that crosswalk/ x crossing idea. I wish more cities did that! In Providence where Alec goes to school I am on constant alert as many crosswalks allow pedestrians to cross while cars also have green lights so you always have to watch for someone crossing even when you think it might be safe to drive (I think it’s crazy!).