Mears Summer Fun, August 2013

Alex Arrives!

Ok, so it was way back in in September, but that just shows how woefully behind I am posting here... Grandma Mary Ann and Grandpa Byron stopped by for a visit with her too. 

Em and Alex racing the Mario circuit

Em serving drinks for everyone

Keenan and Grandpa bumping knuckles

Alex all dressed up ;-)

Keenan and Grandma

Keenan checking out the Mario action

Just being cute

Charlie giving Frankie a little smooch

Hiking to Lake Michigan
We took a beautiful (but hot) hike through the dunes to reach Lake Michigan. Emma and Charlie enjoyed the beach once we got there! :)

Emma and Charlie (before his haircut!)

Emma giving Charlie some love. :)

Cuddling Charlie
Although he can be an annoying, full of energy puppy, he is also a very sweet dog who tolerates more than he should have to from Emmie. He was a good pick. : )

Emma and Charlie hanging out in his bed

Welcome Home Charlie!
Well, I finally caved into to Joe, Emma and Alex. They won the battle of wills when it came to getting a puppy. I must admit, I am quite smitten and glad he is around too. :) So, his name is Charlie, actually Charlie Buckwheat Sebastian, but what a mouth full (can you tell we had to compromise a bit) so Charlie it is. Hopefully we wont be in the dog house with Charlie N or Charlie B for using their name. So far he is doing well. He is eating, putting up with Emma putting him in a basket, and generally beginning to enjoy his new home (at least we hope so!).