Oh my!! I can surely relate to this! Ripley got out the front door one night (just waltzed calmly between my husband's legs as he was coming in) and we called him and called him but he was in his own little world galavanting up the street. Thankfully we caught up with him when he stopped to 'lift his leg.' I think a lock would be an excellent idea if the kids are so careless with your gate. In fact, they shouldn't even be in your yard without your permission - that's the way I was raised anyway.

Anyway.....I am glad Nebo is home and INSIDE and safe and sound. What a birthday!!! Phew!! You won't soon forget this one!