I can't believe it's been almost a month since we moved! I guess it helps that February is a short month. The move went really well and we are enjoying our new place, especially all the storage room, and not to mention a two car garage! I think it's past time to put up pics of our move, so here's what we've been doing, a little bit anyway!
They are each others best friend right now. Of course there are moments, but most times they are laughing with each other, reading books together, and just playing.
Hallie's been enjoying fruit smoothies with fresh spinach...she has no idea about that, though. She's adjusted really well to moving and continues to make friends with lots of kids, wherever we go! We went to storytime at the library here and after stories and songs, they have a craft for each of the kids. It was great!
We have a park in walking distance from our place that we've visited a few times already and also a new park that opened in Feb. The parks here are awesome!!! No sand or bark, just that soft, rubbery mat. I think a lot of the parks have a water area where the water shoots up from the ground. We're excited for all the water time this summer!
Gavin found his own little spot for reading books. We finished nursing when he turned 14 months and his sleeping has greatly improved. Yay! He sure is a sweet boy loves to point at things and say, "Ooh!" He is climbing on and over whatever he can, loves to be outside, and is becoming a fast walker! I know I'll be chasing him soon!
This is our lastest announcement....Ollie. I swore I would never have a inside dog, but if you know Chad and how persistent he is when he finds something he really likes, then I just had to say, "OK." He is a non-shedding dog, that was the first requirement. He is a Lhasa Apsos, but if you look online at pictures of them they have really long hair. I refuse to brush a dog's hair, so another requirement was to always keep the puppy cut.
He is very smart and learning really quickly. No accidents on carpets or couches, no shedding, and he's been great with the kids. They can be a great family dog if they grow up with kids. Gavin loves to bring Ollie his toys and Hallie loves giving him treats after potty time and enjoys feeding him. Chad adores him and takes complete care of him when he is home. That might sound like never, but actually it's working out ok. Potty traing this puppy is actually easy compared to kids!
All in all we are doing great! Our ward is huge, but probably splitting soon. Work is going well for Chad and he's enjoying it, just learning the ropes. I'm keeping busy doing my thing and just trying to enjoy each moment, because they are all passing way too fast!
Gavin just wants to walk the dog! He sits on the dog, he pulls it's hair and tail and the dog doesn't mind! He loves when Gavin is around.
Life is good and we are feeling more and more settled all the time! My family is visiting this week and we are headed out to some fun, cool places! We're excited to see what's out there!
