Friday, April 26, 2013

Memories in our new home

This is a culmination of instagram photos, but I catch my favorite memories with my iphone as they are happening in our new home. Don't want to forget this 1st month.  

Noah usually cooks with Grana, in their aprons (partly because I need more patience and Grana happens to be really patient with flour all over the counter) so Noah wanted to get on a chair put his apron on and help with the zucchini.  
pic outtake
Skyping with the grandparents, the new normal in our home,  just waiting for them to come visit for some real hugs and kisses.
I am trying my hand at hosting.  Getting ready for tea.  Although my neighbors were in the middle of a move from upstairs to down stairs, I have found that they are more spur of the moment, pick up and go the market, or impromptu lets let the kids play outside schedulers.  
Noah sneaking Daddy's ipad away to play Temple Run while he hides under the table (where momma couldn't possibly find him.)
Giggles on the new couch, wrapped up in the quilt Momma made at the Farm the 1st time around, before I new the memories that would be made snuggled up underneath it.  
This is what I found the other day as I  followed a frantic "Momma, Momma"  He is upset that his diaper is dirty, so he has found the wipes and diaper and has gotten laid down and ready for a change.  I am hoping this means potty training is near.  

I am learning to catch the bus and be confident in getting around while Drew and the boys stay home.  
My sweet hugs before I head out to language class.
The view from my classroom.
We were headed to the grocery store, and Noah saw his sweet friend Ruzgar in the road.  They had a quick hug and we were off again.  
My 2nd sunday of new flowers.  
They guy at the flower shop gave Noah a lil cactus for free.  He was so excited till Luke touched and it made him cry.  Then we decided to put it out of reach.

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Walk about town

April 18 2013

We walked around a part of town I had not been to yet.  Just to get a better feel for our area.  

A cemetery.
And park playground,  we always seem to find these.  Just so the boys can have a break from being carried, walking with us holding hands, and watching for cars. 

Noah is becoming a pro at all the new things to do. 


Luke is still pretty stuck on slides these days.


And swinging.
We made it to the water and the boys loved seeing the boats, anchors, nets, and ropes holding them in place.  And the jellies.  The "stingless" jellyfish.

Boat dog.



I found a future date place for Drew and I; I just like the idea of sitting under the wisteria.
We walked past the Mcdonalds.  No guarantee we will ever eat there.
The local Carrefour, a grocery chain.
A really old apt building I loved
And what we stopped in and grabbed for lunch.  Tavuk (chicken), its what's for dinner or lunch. 
And on the way home on the bus, this nice Grandma, insisted that Noah sit in her lap instead of standing.  We are surprised every time we go out, how hospitable everyone is and how they love our boys and cater to them.. 

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Our place


SO what is living like here: well our apt is now a home.

When you walk through the front door
The dining room/ view of the front door
Living room


My boys
The glassed in balcony off the living room
The kitchen
Balcony off the kitchen
Boys room

The balcony off the boys room
hallway
 Our room

 spare room/ toy room for now
 bathroom/laundry room



Thats all folks, our new abode 
COME VISIT!!!!
The door is always open, locked, but open.


1st Playdate

April 14 2013

Our Sunday was full of errands and I think we have started a new tradition of getting Momma a new bouquet every Sunday. The flower guy gave Noah a small extra bouquet just for him. 

 Love these colors


Our friends were starting to move floors in our building and well little people need to come and play.  We were happy to help. Even though they don't speak the same language they got along pretty well.  

We hope to see more of this family.  
Playing puzzles.
Then they all did a little school work.
And in the next days we did some more.