I am not sure how it happened, but summer has come to an end. We spent our last week with family, down at the shore. It’s always a lot more fun with family around.

The boy continued his quest to add leg strength for pitching.

The dogs got an early morning walk on the beach. One of them was a bit nuttier than the other.

But alas, the beach fun came to an end, and the boy prepared himself for the start of school. Ladies, we have ourselves a 7th Grader.

And finally, Little Miss Mattie celebrated her 16th birthday. The little dog that can…keeps fighting. And she still loves her daily walks. Happy Sweet 16, Baby Girl.