Ready, SET, Go! The Lavens: It's Been a Fortnight

Hey, nobody's perfect.

First, some sad news: Maria, Samuel and Jacob Laven are on their way to a vacation in Iceland and then on to Sweden, but only on a one-way ticket. Dan's going with them to Iceland, then heads back to Vermont to finish up some work, and then back to Sweden to join his family.

We're sad to see them leave the good ole' USA, but we know they are very excited to move and wish them all of the best. And hey, what a great place for us to visit this winter!

We are loving our new house and it now feels like home. Most things have been unpacked, and Theo is getting LOTS of exercise in the yard.

These next few shots were taken 8/8.

How about the yard!

Pals.

As most of you know we finally bought a nice desk. This was right after it was installed and the computer was wired.

And as most of you also know we bought a grill. I am really enjoying using it. And a big thank-you goes out to Great Aunt Karen and Great Uncle Bunk for getting us the cleaning brush. I used it last night for the first time and it worked great!

Now we just need to buy a chicken and test out the rotisserie.

We can't forget the kitchen table and chairs!

I don't have a picture yet, but today we completed the final piece of the house puzzle: patio furniture. You'll have pictures in a few days when delivered.

Last Friday (8/20) Rachel took Simon to Milwaukee where they had lunch with grandma.

Bunk and Karen made a surprise visit for Saba's annual BBQ in Milwaukee last Sunday, and on Monday headed south to visit our new digs.

Mommy and Simon went to the nearby beach on Wednesday and had a great time.

Thursday evening we headed back to the old neighborhood to have dinner at GG and Papa's. Sarah was heading back to Champaign, so this was a quick hello-goodbye.