More pieces of October

Moving in, first visitors, and just general fun getting to know our new 'hood!

Thanks to Baba, the Ice Cream Truck now drives onto our street every day at 2.  I know two boys who aren't complaining though!  Big thanks though to Baba and Dave (and Joann, Bryan, and Dorothy!) for helping us on moving in weekend!

Gus decided he'd help unpack the toy boxes in the loft - the official playspace

First playdate in our new house - Thanks for coming over Sophie!!! So glad we live so close to you now!

Obligatory goat ride

Despite the cute white pants, this kiddo had no problem joining the boys in our lovely dirt yard!

Big Love!

"hello, my name is chubby" - yes, Arjen has discovered a new favorite game, if you can call it that.  Fortunately, Sophie was a good sport.

"Mom sure spends enough time using this broom thing-y, maybe I should give it a try!"

Arjen got a new-used bedroom furniture set.  Now he has an official place to work on his laptop.  

Trying out the new birthday kite at our neighborhood park.  

Gus had to "fly" a kite too, of course!

Dinner on the patio (imagine pavers under the table, sod off to the left...or just enjoy the view with us!)

Gotta work on the "cheese!" face a bit more...

Of course, October also brings another birthday for Andrew too...Happy 38th Dad!!!  Thank you for all you do for us, each and every day!  We love you!!

"making" a birthday cake

The big guy needed a little help blowing out all those candles!

Moving is hard business.  Time for a good lounge.

Arjen got a new piano book.  Took it upon himself to set up the perfect piano playing spot, after taking a train ride to Wisconsin of course (note the seatbelt towel around his lap).  Gotta love the imagination growing with this kid!

Somewhere in this moment in time, I got the loveliest serenade ever...but I was enjoying it so much, that it's not one I get to share with anyone but Arjen.  Attempting to get video of it was a complete afterthought.  He played on his piano, and sang "our" song "Rock me Mama".  Happy tears were shed that day.