Bruno is found

Well, we were going to go out to look for Bruno again but a nice person called me and said that he found him. He was about a mile away from our home. The boys were so excited when I told them he was on his way home. He was kept in the guys house last night so he wasn't in the bad weather. I am thankful that he was well taken care of. I swear, I think that our dog has a million lives!!!! I am happy that I can carry on with my day now and do something fun on this Labor day! I am happy that my kids are not sad anymore - they have their dog back : )

Bruno is missing

Our dog Bruno is missing. We came home from church yesterday to find that our gate had been blown open from the wind. He likes to take off on adventures when he gets the chance. Keaton has been so sad. We've had a lot of wind, rain, and thunderstorms the past two days so it makes it hard to look for him. The shelters are also closed for the Holiday. I have joked around that it would be easier not having a dog at all but now that he is gone and seeing the boys so worried about him it makes me sad. I am also sad for him to be out in the weather that we are having. Well........off we go to look for him again. I just don't know where to start???????????

Carter and his silly faces

Some of you may have seen these pictures before but I couldn't resist putting them on here. They are my all time fav's. Carter makes us laugh everyday with all of his silly faces. He is such an animated little guy. What a little ham! By the way, for those of you who don't know (Mom maybe?) If you double click on the pic's you can see the enlarged version : )

Making plans

Carter and Talon were having fun just hanging out. I asked Talon what they were doing and he said that they were making plans about their day together. They love each other so much. (FYI-there is no sound on this video. Just pretend! Or you can bop to the awesome music on my play list). Also at the beginning Carter is doing his "new trick" scratching his head.

The Queen Mother : )

Speaking of my mom........I think I should take a minute to write a bit about her too! (This picture is with her Uncles Peter and Stan from Liverpool England, we love them!!! ) My mom is such a great woman. She touches many lives with her kindness and generosity. She is a fun spirited woman with lots of love to give. If you need a hug she is the one to get one from. I have looked up to her my whole life. I am grateful for all of the great wisdom and advice that she has given to me. My kids adore her and I feel so grateful that she takes time out for them and lets them know that they are loved by her. I have great memories of time spent with her as a child and now as an adult. I am so blessed to have her as a mom and as a friend. Love you mom!

Stan and Peter: SAUSAGES!!!!!

First day of school

Here are the excited boys on their first day of school. They have had such a great time a just love their teachers. Keaton keeps telling me that he is so happy because his teacher looks and acts like his Nanna (my mom). Cute! He said that the only thing that would make it even better, would be if his Nanna really was his teacher. Can you tell how much he admires her. Keaton is in 2nd grade this year. Boy does time fly. Talon is in his 2nd year of preschool and has 2 teachers. He has a "new friend" named Carson. The two of them like to talk a lot. Poor teachers! I am happy that both of my boys feel comfortable when they are away. (so sad that my pic and the others I took that day are fuzzy : (

A look back on some summer fun.

Keaton and cousin Maylee had a blast on this water slide! A fun day at the Syracuse parade. The kids had so much fun and got tons of candy.
Grandpa and Grandma Nelson had their annual 4th of July party. Along with fireworks of course!
Keaton and Talon like to get their bikes spiffy clean. I remember doing this when I was younger too!
Keaton learned how to ride this minibike at our family cabin on the 24th of July. Cool dude!
School starts tomorrow for my boys so summer vacation is now over. We did many many fun things over the summer. I hope that I gave the kids some lasting memories. I sure had a great time with them.