As we say goodbye to 2016...

A lot has happened the last couple months! Settling into our new home, finishing up my first semester teaching two college courses, Hudson finishing his first semester as a 1st grader, and of course some fun!

The new house: Before

SO, we just bought a house this month, in Claremont, CA. It's pretty awesome and we are really excited about it. But like any 1960s house, it has some updates to be done. We are very excited to add our own touches to the bones of this amazing house, and look forward to living here for years to come!

In an effort to record our progress, here are the pictures of what it looks like now…

 Of course we had to enjoy the backyard right away with a few people we love!

two little munchkins

 We have dubbed stella the bug/reptile/animal whisperer. She has no fear of bugs, lizards, anything, and will always pick them up and talk in an extra high, cute voice to them. Totally adorable, and telling as to how tender her heart is. She is a true sweetheart. 

 With Halloween quickly approaching, we found some costumes the kids liked at Costco (next to the Christmas stuff :/). Stels was too small but she forced it on anyway, to look like brother. Then we brought it back to Costco, and now she wants to be a dog for Halloween. Oh, the fleeting moments. 

1st Grade

 Hudson started 1st Grade with Mrs. Hansen on August 31st and he is loving it! He's doing great, enjoys running every thursday (100 mile club), workshops on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and loves having his friend Max in class with him!

a few more from NYC

 So fun to travel on the New York subway to all the different sites in the city! This is definitely a trip I will remember forever. 

 Brooklyn Bridge

 Top of the Empire State Building!