We Had a Guest This Weekend

Our neighbors went to a family reunion this weekend and couldn't bring along their dog, Zeus. We offered to keep an eye on him so they didn't have to bring him to a pet hotel. He hung out outside during the day and then came into our house to sleep at night.

 Meet Zeus

When I took out the camera to get a picture of Zeus, Preston immediately started yelling "Cheeeese!", so of course I had to get some pictures of him as well. He can be quite the little ham when the camera comes out.

Well, Isn't That Interesting ...

This morning Dustin peered out the window, through all the fog, and noticed something rather interesting in our tree.

Can you see it?

How about now?

 This is quite possibly the biggest spider web I have ever seen, outside of Arachnophobia (a movie I watch every time it's on even though I loathe spiders).

“Life may not be the party we hoped for, 

but while we’re here we should dance.”  

~ Author Unknown

Allie & Turner come for a visit

Nichole and Randy headed to the Cities for a Twins game last weekend, so we took the kiddos (Friday night through Sunday afternoon). We watched movies, played outside, swam, went to see my cousin Wayne at his parents house in Bruce ... is that all? We had a great time!! Dustin and I were pretty much exhausted by Sunday night and may still be a bit sleep deprived, but it was completely worth it! Preston loved having the extra playmates around and Allie and Turner are quite possibly two of the greatest kids around!

 

Time to swing!

Turner seemed more interested in climbing up the slide than going down it.

There we go, made it to the bottom.

Preston could probably swing all day if we let him.

Allie may have to pursue a hobby in rock/mountain climbing. She's pretty good!

Preston's New Pool

We got Preston a new pool a few weeks back. It was time to upgrade from the turtle. While he still fit in that pool, he always wants us to sit in the pool with him and we do not fit in the turtle.  :-)  

Dustin's aunt Jackie found the slide for us, which he loves!

Honey Days 2010

Photo Shoot

Volga City Park

We brought the kids to the park the weekend of the 4th for a little photo shoot. It didn't quite go as planned, but Mom managed to get some pretty good shots!

4th of July Weekend

Playing a little catch-up here. :-)

This may or may not have been in reaction to fireworks, as he does this all the time. Not sure why.

 

Happy little boy. So cute!

Hanging out in the golf cart

Now we're cruising!

Grandma and her boys

Preston wasn't quite sure what to think of the sparklers.

But Allie loved them!

Vacation Project

Never one to just sit around and do nothing while on a week of vacation ... I FINALLY got our room painted, new bedding and pictures on the wall. I love it!!

Goofy Boy

Snapped this one just before we left for golfing in Freeman last Saturday. 

Dustin and I sure have enjoyed these last few days (yesterday was sushi, Thunder Road, some shopping and Bracco down in Sioux Falls; this morning was golfing!) and from what I hear, Preston is having the time of his life with Grandma and Grandpa Beringer, but I sure do miss this little boy. We head down to Sioux Falls tomorrow to pick him up and see Jeff and Cindy one last time before they head back East.

Turner's First Birthday Party

"Idleness is not doing nothing. Idleness is being free to do anything." 

~Floyd Dell

The perfect sentiment as I begin my week of vacation! Preston will be leaving tomorrow with his Grandma & Grandpa Beringer until Saturday.

Dustin & I are planning on getting some things done around the house, maybe a trip to Sioux Falls ... but mostly relaxing and hopefully sleeping in!

Happy Birthday Mom!!

Happy 1st Birthday Turner!!