it's been awhile.

hi, how are ya? i had no intentions of being so absent for so very long, nor did i even realize my lack of updates for that matter. needless to say, i have returned after many complaints and will try my darndest to keep you all better informed of our nielsen family happenings from this day forward. life has been filled with the beach, pools, naps, camping, waterparks, food, movies, friends and family. as much as i have loved summer, i'm ready to get into holiday mode. shocker? not so much. my sweet girl turns two soon, my hair is back to dark incase you were wondering and my husband made the news today for something i'd really rather not think about, but i'll share nonetheless.

balloons

one of our very favorite things to do in the summertime evening is to watch the hot air balloons that practically take off in our backyard.