New to the Neighborhood

We enjoyed our time at Algonkian Park on the Potomac (pictures from previous post) and now we're checking out our new pools. We belong to a community where the HOA is $57 a month (woo hoo!) and with it is our membership to 5 pools and 2 gyms. So far, we've only been to 2 out of 5 pools.

Power Rangers Weapons
and Aquatic Training

Daddy as my float


Caelan after he chokes up a ton of water...just laughs!


Daddy meets us weeknights at the pool for dinner.




Also about 5 minutes away from us is Reston Bible Church.
That's where Micah went to VBS this week!

Last Sunday night, we invited new neighbors for our first neighborhood social at our home. Micah and Caelan have two new friends Kellan and Carson. Julie and Scott, their parents, are a great couple we hope to get to know better. The kids are making calls and planning their playdates with their new friends.

And lastly....we're still trying to fix up our new home.
I don't have one finished picture in any room to show you.
So, here's a work in progress picture:


Before
After

Unfortunately, I've been using my iphone for most pictures so they don't do the room justice. But, we updated the walls with a fresher and lighter paint and brightened up the ceiling with bright white and had installed eight recessed lights. We removed blinds to let the sunlight and the wooded view in, and cleaned up the trim work around the fireplace, windows and baseboards with a bright white. The room looks lighter, cleaner and taller! Now for some soft drapes, artwork, an area rug and accessories, the room will be complete. Um...that might be until Christmas, but it WILL be complete! :)