Ian's visit

The OTHER Ian! Not my brother, but Andy's best friend from back home - Ian Hall - has just visited us for a couple of weeks. He helped us out like crazy with our big move (including a rental truck!) to our new summer place in Maine, and also lots and lots down here, besides just having fun... I was sad to see him go today! I probably got used to regular adult conversation during the day... and plus, he's just a really great guy! I think after spending so much time here with a 2 1/2 year old and a 7 week old, he's going to relish his quiet bachelorhood even more when he gets home! He's so great with Oliver, though, they had tons of fun playing - I know Oliver is going to miss him, too. Here they are on a diesel train in Flemington, NJ (Andy was the photographer) --looks like Oliver was reading Ian all the most interesting parts of the brochure. I stayed home and went shopping with Maddie (you can see how much fun she had in the next photo!). And there's Andy illustrating just how easy and relaxing it is to take care of 2 little ones... ha ha!

Anyway, in only about a week and a half, Andy's parents will be visiting us, and we'll be spending most of the time up in Maine - can't wait!! That's the news of the day. xoxo