June 10, 2013

First Week

We are getting settled in our new home, and we really like it here. The city is divided into small neighborhoods, and our neighborhood is a quiet residential area with many traditional homes. Each neighborhood has a local co-op where you can buy groceries and do some shopping. We also have a  nice park (with real grass) within a few blocks from our house. People in our neighborhood are friendly and we have met some sweet children at the park who enjoy playing with Caleb (and Grandpa Mark). Earlier today, a man down the street gave Nathan a bag of fresh mint from his garden.
 
And speaking of gardens, we have what I call a sand garden that Caleb loves to dig and play in.
He gets dirty every day and he loves it! There is certainly enough sand here to go around. Every day we have to sweep our porch to get rid of the sand.
 Grandpa Mark is having a fun week with the boys. This morning they went out for a walk before it got too hot...our high today was 111!
When it gets too hot, they play inside.

 We are thankful to have been able to ship a good amount of toys in advance. We received the shipment a couple of nights ago, and the boys were happy to see some familiar toys today.
It has been a good first week!


6 comments:

Mom P. said...

So glad to hear your first week has been a success! Can't go wrong with 2 boys + a grandpa ;) Thanks for the new post!

Grandma Betty said...

One more thing....I think rosey cheeks will be the new norm. I'd love to pinch them or better yet give them a kiss.

Elizabeth said...

Make yourself some "zacky" mint tea with that or dry it for later!! Yum. Great pictures, thanks for taking time to post!

Hap said...

Ahlen la issarq ilawsat!

Anonymous said...

Happy first week - sure looks like you are settled in. Great pictures of the boys - Love Caleb's sand garden. Love you all
Grandma Sue and Grandpa Art
Special kisses to our babies

Megan Gibbons said...

They look so happy (and warm)! Glad you're settling in well :)