1. In August, Mason had knee surgery. A little cyst on his knee that was rubbing against his IT band. Not really that noteworthy except that I like him in his little hospital cap and gown :)
He was on crutches for a week, the cyst was benign and he milked it as much as he could for that recovery week.
2. In August we also managed to squeeze in one camping trip. We had hoped to go more this summer but with soccer, surgeries, work, etc...it just didn't happen. We headed up to Dillon State park for a Saturday night trip. It was quick but we still had a lot of fun. It was MUCH closer quarters than what we were used to - that wasn't as cool. Especially when the neighbor spouses started screaming at each other.
We used our new orange tent from Sam's that we got in the spring. Justin hates the tent. and it's kinda awkward to get in and out of. But I like orange.
Bored and playing with the metal roasting skewers...probably not a good idea.
Family walk. Nice way to end the superfast trip before heading home.
3. And then it was Back To School. Wow, the summer flew by!
5th grade for Ella and 2nd grade for Silas.
They are getting way too big...and beautiful/handsome. 
This will be Ella's last year at Darby Creek and that makes me VERY sad. I love my munchkins being 2 minutes away from me during the day. I think it will be a big adjustment for both next year not being in the same school.
4. And speaking of SCHOOL - Mason had his orientation at Capital in August (seems like a million years ago now). Dad and Margie went with him and both loved being on campus with him and seeing all the school stuff with him!
And he officially became a College Student on August 26th - and I warned him that as long as he's living at home, he'll get 1st day of school pictures! (Same grouchy morning face that I've gotten since 6th grade!!).
So that is the short and sweet version of August!
September coming soon! :)
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