New Pet

We are starting to settle in to this new home, the boxes are slowly going away, and space is opening up. Last weekend we enjoyed some time at a little train show, and it was fun to watch the kids enjoy it.

Here are the cousins playing.

It starts off cold in the mornings, especially when the fire goes out with the wood stove, but the kids are champs at getting cuddly and making the best of it. Here is a shot out of the window in the stair well.
And here is Leena, our new pet. She did come with the house, but she has been a very good first pet for us. Very low maintenance and good temperament. The kids love her, and she helps keep your lap warm.
There is still the laundry list to do, and I am still getting used to the country lifestyle, but it is a joy to watch the kids grow and settle in. Daniel is expressing himself a lot more, and is doing well in the big brother role. He can spend hours outside. Rachel and Noah are also talking more and more, and it is interesting to watch them all interact. Time to go now and empty out another box!