countdown

Since last Sunday the kids and I have been counting down until school starts. I don't know who is more excited me or them!
We visited both schools this week, met the teachers, walked around the campuses and at last all my fears were put to rest. I can confidently say that both Trey and Sam will be so happy and I can't wait for them to start. (and yes in the pic, that is her playground ON THE BEACH!)
Also I got to have a night out with Jim :), between his schedule and the commute we haven't hooked up much. So last night we went to his Faculty/Staff kickoff reception. It was fun. Jim was asked to do the opening prayer...it was a large crowd and for as they said "the new kid on the block" he spoke from his heart and I was proud of "Dr. Daichendt" :) (that's him on the large screen in the pic)
As for the house hunting we are still looking. We have bid on a few but they haven't been the right deals for us. So onward we press

Summer Lovin

SO with 12 days to go until school starts we are taking advantage of time and weather. What a blessing it has been to be able to share this time off with our family and friends.
Our NYC condo is in escrow and as long as there our no problems we will close in four weeks. Yea! And on this side we have put a bid on a house that we love and are patiently waiting for a counter. I know that whatever happens is meant to be. I have found a peace about our transition here and as I sit now looking at the ocean and the horizon I feel so lucky :)

Miley Kate Beshore

Sunday afternoon Miley joined this crazy family. Our new niece came in at 7 pounds 5 ounces, 19 inches and as cute as can be. Samantha and I once again (Ollie is two weeks old) sat at the hospital and waited...but this time we had Miley's big brother Jack to keep busy and we HAD to stand at the door and hear the first cry.
Once again thankful to be here...

First cut

Logan had his first haircut this week and at 16 months it was definitely time.
He wasn't liking it at first, but give a kid his first sucker and snip snip old hair gone, new big boy cut here!