slowing down. settling in.

Quinn is helping out around the new house. :) No worries, we really don't have our little Cinderelly working hard over here. Let's examine... jammies still on, a tutu, a drink in hand... who wouldn't want to clean up this way?

I love this picture for so many reasons. This jump between 17 and 18 months has been huge. Her personality keeps shining. I feel like she does at least 5 new things every day. More on this and her turn to a 1 1/2 year old to come later.

Progress is being made. The chaos is starting to subside. We are forcing ourselves to take it slow and make sure we don't get lost in the house projects and forget our cherished family time. As we settle into our new home, we need to venture out and get settled into our new town and community as well. Thankfully we have several good friends all within a few miles who can help us out. We are grateful for that. We have met some of our neighbors already who have been so gracious and kind. Each time we leave, Quinn and I stalk the neighborhood on the way out to find young families and little toddlers outside playing who may make for great little playmates (and school mates one day). I think some strategic walks will be happening soon so we can bump into and meet some more of our neighbors. I'm not gentle about this am I? :)

Each day we fall more in love with our new home.