one week in

Well, a week later we are still standing. The Grandmas invaded and it was splendid. We had good food, late night chats, laughs, & navigated a wicked case of diarrhea. (Yes, you read that right, nothing brings a family together like diarrhea.)

This guy got plenty of birthday love.

The park has a zip line!

So there was more time at the beach, the park, pizza stops, & of course I continue to unpack. There are a few small moments around the house that feel like home already.

Aden chats with the neighbor, Zander.

Xander's older brother, Eli, is nuts over Kaleb.
There have been so many dots connected for us already in this short week.
Great neighbors is one of them.

More of the awesomeness that fills the Archie home.

Still trying to capture the beauty of the rhodie in the yard.

So a visit from my mom & her mom was just what I needed. My 82 year old grandma has an enthusiasm for life that is so inspiring. I listened to her stories of struggle & triumph over the years, leaving me encouraged, thank God. Because, in reality, the house mostly looks like this: