We survived a few days without Mommy while she was on a work trip. The boys were a big help, even helped me make lunches and breakfast.  It was a busy week. The boys were awarded their next belt in Karate. Tyler got the game ball in baseball. It's funny to watch him strut up to the plate like Babe Ruth. The elementary school had the country fair on Friday, which is always a big hit. And Jake had a race today and he did very well. No podium positions yet but he is improving tremendously against stacked gates of 25-30 kids.