Watering the plants

Leah has taken to watering the lawn. Even if it is raining, even if the sprinklers just went off. Of course we don't have to do any of this but she really enjoys it. So what the heck?

The new place

So far so good. The new house is really working out for us. The extra space is exactly what this family needed. Even though we tend to stay in the living room/dining area for the most part, it is wonderful to be able to just not be on top of one another ALL THE TIME.

I am making the kitchen my own. We are still working on the entry way room. We will figure out something for there, eventually. Leah's room is still under construction. Finally found a bed or two that will be perfect for her room. Just a matter of making a decision and getting it in there.

Leah has adjusted wonderfully to the whole move. She was able to go and hang out with the girls at the place in Farmingdale the other. I know she had a great time visiting.

Here are some pics from the last couple of days.

New Family Addition

We went and adopted a kitten from North Shore Animal League.

She is a black striped gray tabby, who Leah has named Tiger Lily.



It is a good thing both Matt and I agree that having a pet is a crucial component in having a family, when you have the space & time to care for it. I know that I feel lucky to have had the barrage of pets we had growing up, everything from our albino burmese python named Samantha to a wonderful toy poodle named Chop-C. We got tons of enjoyment and learned a ton about responsibility. The lessons that come from caring for another animal are invaluable.

Leah loves her. It is a 15 year committment and one we are happy to make.

32 Days to go!

In 32 days Leah will be 3 years old. Unbelievable.

Now I understand the old cliché, Where does the time go?.

Many changes have occured in the Deller/Soto residence over the past week.

As of Friday, June 29th Matt is now a proud homeowner. As of about 4 p.m. on Friday we started moving into the new place.

Thanks to the hard work of George, Ruth and Lindsay we were able to move out on Friday and we were all moved in come Saturday night.

Many pictures to come.

I don't know how we would do anything we are able to do without Matt's parents helping us and supporting us. I wish there were a way to show them just how grateful we really are.

On Saturday we had my dad, youngest brother and Vivian over. My dad graciously gave us his living room set. It is perfect. It fits just right, and it matches everything. It is also comfortable. Our last couch was being held together by plywood, string and staples.

And then George, Ruth and Lindsay and we had PLENTY OF ROOM! :D I cannot wait to have people over for dinner. I promise not to poision anyone.

Leah seems to like the new place. She walks up and down the stairs. We are in the process of 'Leah proofing' the outside doors. She likes to just walk out front, which isn't the safest thing for her to be doing.

We still have a garage full of stuff. In time we will figure out what goes where.

As for what our plans are for Leah's 3rd birthday, we haven't had a chance to sit down and actually plan anything. I know her birthday party probably won't be the weekend of her birthday but it may be the following weekend. Hopefully we will have a definitive answer by this weekend.