Had a great birthday. We went sailing with friends and then Kristin organized a surprise party for me afterwards. Just relaxed today and enjoyed our little pool.

Tyler stared the 5th grade this week. He is super excited to get the teacher he really wanted. Jake goes back next week. Jake had a race Saturday and did very well. Took the boys to the skate park Sunday. We got Tyler a saxophone for school band and we will be sound proofing his room as soon as possible.

Tyler is enjoying his last few days of summer vacation as he starts school Wednesday. Jake doesn’t go back till the 30^th. Both are busy with soccer. Tyler started a new season Friday and got player of the game. Saturday, we went over to some friends for a cook out and the boys played Nerf war. Jake raced Sunday and got another 1^st place plaque to add to his always growing collection.

Our poor dog Dungey had ACL surgery last week, so he will be laid up for a few months. He is doing well, getting lots of love & attention, and the vet has him on some good pain meds. Took the boys riding at Pala Saturday and Tyler went to a buddy’s Nerf gun themed birthday party on Sunday.

Went camping at the beach with friends. It was a little overcast and the water wasn’t nearly as warm as it was in Mexico, but the boys had fun with the Ames’s boys.

Dolphins playing behind them

Digging for sand crabs

Tyler passed out with iPad on his face