House Closing

Well, we closed on the house today. It wasn't quite the amazing moment we anticipated - now that we've seen in up close and personal for a month. We still haven't finished cleaning, but it's finally beginning to feel like it's a little more like ours. Here's hoping we don't regret it! And here is to a house that will be good to us.

Children's Museum

Auntie took Celia to the children's museum in Albany. She really loved it, especially the giant "lite-brite" board. There were lots of buttons to push, things to pet, and animals to look at. What a great afternoon!

Daddy's Softball Game

Celia and I have tried to make it to all of Daddy's softball games, but I think Celia's favorite part is the parks. She absolutely loves this swing!

Nanaw and Pawpaw Visit

So, we were a bit desperate. A few hours after seeing the state of our new house, we realized we were in WAY over our heads. First of all, I am 7 months pregnant. After a weekend of cleaning the new house I started getting much more pronounced pregnancy symptoms. This is not good. The swelling feet will not go down any more. Secondly, we need help to do some of the more "handy" things that need to be done (removing metal shower door in bathroom, installing electrical sockets, etc...). Finally, in between working full time and taking care of Celia we simply can not make much headway into unpacking and the packing had no order (another story). So, we called Stuart and Kathy Swoboda (aka Nanaw and Pawpaw) and all but begged them to come and help us.

Being the wonderful and supporting parents that they are, they came to our aide and took a long weekend in NY. While they were here, they got to go to one of Ben's softball games. Nanaw spent a lot of time walking around with Celia, which gave Mama a much needed break.

Celia and Mommy hanging out in the not put together TV room. FYI - mommy's ankles are swollen!

Here is Celia standing in the midst of our unpacked boxes.


A quick picture before we say goodbye. I am wiped out, and I look it! Thank you Nanaw and Pawpaw, I don't know what we'd do without you!