Our New Spot

Finally...here are a few pictures of the new place. As you'll see in the following pictures, we've enjoyed having Mom Goodman and the Slighs visit and we welcome visitors anytime (except for August 26--we're having a baby that day).

Here's the front of the house...



We've spent a lot of time in the front yard so far this summer...

Abby loves exploring and Aunt Marina showed her how to find the "hats" for the acorns, which keeps her quite busy these days.

James installed the hammock between two trees in the front--my parents found it is quite a peaceful spot.

Come on up the front sidewalk (It was turquoise t-shirt day, so we decided to take a picture).

The front hall with our official welcoming committee member...

The kitchen--serving up watermelon on the 4th of July.

The eating area (just across the counter from the kitchen). Abby decided she liked Granpa's Honey Bunches of Oats and actually sat in his lap in order to get some flakes from his bowl.



Here's the family room. Notice we've already had to put foam padding around the hearth because of several near disasters with a flying toddler head and body. And no, Grandpa, your cereal is not safe even if you take it to the living room to watch Breakfast at Wimbledon.

Here's another shot of the family room later in the day, as Granpa and Abby build towers and knock them down. You'll notice Wimbledon is still on--the longest men's singles final ever. Thank goodness for the fast forward button on the DVR.

The family room has a sliding glass door to the back deck. It's Sophie's favorite sleeping spot. On this day, Abby decided she'd try it out as a resting spot too--although she was there approximately 2.3 seconds before moving on.

The deck was a favorite spot for a picnic lunch with Grandma Goodman...she took the picture.

...and pool time on hot afternoons.

Abby even got Uncle Matt to join her one afternoon.

More pictures of Connecticut coming soon...