The big (and only big) event in July was new baby Charley. He was born (as I had predicted!) on July 28th at 11:23 pm. 8 lbs 1 oz., 20 1/2 inches (altogether!) with a head of black hair. Check out the photos! So, July went out with a bang...

...and August started with a bang: Shannon's Birthday Beach Party. It wasn't a pig roast this year, but there was lots of food, great entertainment (a nice band and an irate neighbor, no less!), delicious home brewed beer and the weather was perfect. Happy Birthday, Shannon!