Lessons learned

As Mason is getting ready to get his permit, Grammy reveals that Grampy drove his fathers Cadillac into the lake. And Grammy was with him. The things you learn.

He was able to get it out and his dad never found out.

I asked her how it ended up in the lake and she said “Showing off to his girlfriend”

Crabecution

Pretty girl

Cousins are the best

Happy birthday to David and Daniel. We all went out to Ethiopian food. Phil and Janel were in town. Javi is Sarah's awesome Spanish exchange student. Everyone has fun.

Bolam Family Golf, Kevin’s memorial

Playing Up

Mason was asked to play goalie for the 02A team, which is two levels up from where he typically plays. Coach told him he played "superb" and took 20 shots in the first half and more than that in the second half. Best of all, he got a shutout!

Homecoming Junior Year

Mariners birthday bash

Sarah won fan of the month for the Mariners and took the crew on the field. It was September 9, so Mason got a great birthday present!

He's certified

Mason has been officially certified (by me) to drive the boat and help launch!

Sibling dinner

On the payroll!

Mason had his first refereeing job. They had a scheduling mishap so instead of 3 refs they had 6. All the other five were senior and experienced, clearly had seniority to take the game instead of Mason. Instead they let him do it, and two of them mentored him. And he made $40!

Mason and the girls

Mason went to Sydney's 14th birthday party. He was the first boy to arrive. Somehow I think he survived just fine.

Weekend with the Sands

Our friends from Chicago, the Sands, came out to the beach with us. We met them in Thailand last Christmas, so it was fun to have a reunion in the Northwest.