SB, the Shubies and the 4th

Whew we have been busy.

Sorry for the black-out. We have been all over the place lately. Spent the last weekend in and around the SB area. Started up on Friday to meet our friends “The Shubies” and spend a couple nights with them. We had a great time as we always do when visiting with their family. Meeting with the Shubies is always punctuated by a contest of wit, resolve and card playing skill as we battle for rights to the Shanghai “Crown”. This trip was no different and there was much of the usual smack talking and chest puffing. I am sad to report that after many terms of service, I must relinquish my royal position -- Daddy Shuby de-throned me and has now taken his rightful place as king of Shanghai. (Shuby actually made a crown constructed of playing cards a ways back that we wear when playing.) Sadly, Jen and I spaced out and forgot to bring the crown with us so Shuby will have to wait for his official inauguration until out next meeting…

The second half of our 4-day weekend was spent in SB. The Andersons met us there with Mom and Dad for some nice family time and a barrage of family photos. The photo shoot went very well I think. Ill post some more image from it soon. Thanks to the women for organizing this, its going to be great to have these pictures for years to come.

Finally, we spent some good ol’ fashion West Coast 4th of July ‘Beach Time’ in La Jolla with some friends on Wednesday. We got started early with a morning session north of Wind and Sea, took a break in the afternoon, and then headed out again for an evening party. I came away from the day with the worst sunburn I have had in about a decade. Other than that, we had a great time. Thanks everyone for all the hard work and prep.

Ill post pics soon.