It’s official, we have moved to San Jose! The first week of life in California has held a lot of manual labor (Chris and my dad) loads of organizational genius (my mom) and many episodes of Chopped (me). While there are still some businessy things to nail down, like driver’s licenses and insurance, we feel very well settled in.
There will be many things to report about this new chapter of life for the Takano three. The first thing to report is that our days as the Takano three are numbered: some time in late winter 2012, we’ll be the Takano four! Hooray!!
And because I’m in my first trimester, I’m pooped out and need to go to bed. But I promised a blog today to fans of Caleb who’ve been missing him dearly (lookin’ at you, Grandma and Aunties!) so here you go! Little Buddy spends a ton of time every day in the backyard, so this first installment of California dreamin’ is Caleb in the yard.
Shades, check. Ball, check. Swing, check.
Caleb likes "helping" Vannie water the plants. We've learned by now to put a swim diaper on him beforehand, since he gets SOAKED.
So over this backyard thing. Let me in, folks.
Different day, same story. At least Geoff will let me into his house!
Caleb cracked up Heidi and Vannie and me by running through the hose AGAIN AND AGAIN! Look at the joy on that face!
Click this one to zoom in on the face. Do this any time you need a laugh in your day.
After the toweling-off snuggles, Caleb and Vannie chat on the swing.
I wanted to see his face, so I asked him for his paci. Money shot.
An evening Arty chase in his new Elmo pajamas - we found them at Walmart, Grandma!
Small airplanes fly over every few minutes, much to Caleb's delight and happy pointing fingers.
You can see what a happy camper Caleb is. We’re thankful our dude is settling in so well and falling in love with family he hasn’t been able to spend much time with until now. Van & Vannie and Geoff & Heidi are now part of his every day fun, and while there’s no replacing our dearly missed Seattle crew, we’re proud of Caleb’s great attitude.
Coming soon: a look at our house, finding out we’re pregnant, and news on the job front!
So many of those shots are GENIUS!!
By: Uncle Ben on July 31, 2011
at 10:39 pm
Praise God for your transition. I know God is going to give you tons of blessing and I’m blessed to have spent time with all three of you. I’m really excited to hear how things go and am glad that you guys made it safely.
I miss you guys dearly, but totally understand that God is moving you guys to where you need to be. I LOL’d and it put a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing and prayers and blessings to you guys.
-BJ
By: Anonymous on July 31, 2011
at 10:43 pm
Thank you for the pics of our little guy. He seems to be having so much fun. Love that he keeps the shades on now – guess he just needed some sun. Might have to break down and visit Walmart for the Elmo stuff (just don’t tell Auntie Suki). Miss you guys so much!!!
By: Grandma on August 1, 2011
at 7:39 am
Thanks for the post the pics are incredible, what an expressive face! Glad buddy has a yard! Can’t wait to see you soon, stop by on my way up the coast week of August 21st!!!
By: Laura Rice Chapman on August 1, 2011
at 8:35 am
Looks like he’s having so much fun! How are Arty and Doodle enjoying the outdoors?
By: Auntie Suki on August 1, 2011
at 9:43 am