this...

is my friend, Barb, who is never far from her aviators,

even in full batman attire.

And this...

is her sweet son, Jake who just turned nine.

We celebrated Jake's ninth birthday in full summer style...

burgers and dogs on the grill.

potato salad.

volleyball and badminton.

dart guns. marshmallow guns. water guns.

glow sticks, bubbles and fireflies.

and best of all, good company.

Happy Birthday, Jakeman.