We had a great day today. Koen really settled down and was less scattered trying to run from one thing to the next. The busy few days of traveling and taking in the new surroundings seemed to hit him and he was quite subdued and content. Great!
Tavin did much better last night and OK this morning. He did wake up earlier than normal, but not too bad and it was an excuse for me to get out on a walk with him in the stroller before it got too hot.
Koen especially enjoyed playing with Uncle Phil's old trucks, the red wagon from my grandparents' home and then playing with his good old Carlos, Captain, Annie and Jamal (Little People that we've named and have been his favorites for over a year). In the picture below, Koen is using Grampa's tools to "fix" the wagon. He said he was the "mechamic" in his own "mechamic shop" (the garage). Tavin and I looked on (see my cute little Tavin in the BabyBjorn). 
Tavin took a super long nap this morning and I had to wake him up...look how cute! 
After Koen went down for nap, Tavin and I played in the kiddie pool in the backyard and Tavin also enjoyed some playtime with Gramma. He is definitely getting more used to the new surroundings and getting more comfortable with Gramma and Grampa helping out.
Tonight we went on a special adventure to a military vehicle rally in Weare, NH. My Dad is an engineer both in what he has been trained to do as well as just in natural aptitudes, he also has always had an interest in the military, specifically for WWII-related books and equipment. About 10 years ago he bought a military Jeep (Korean War era) and also a military truck (probably used as an ambulance). Anyways, he is a member of a military vehicle club. Just one of his very interesting hobbies. Tonight was the annual rally for the vehicles. The club members camp out in a field surrounded by woods. It is a pretty, quintessential New England drive out to the place with lots of stone walls, historical-looking homes and lots of greenery. Koen was in awe when we pulled into the field with scattered military vehicles parked all over the place. We ate dinner first (it was the night of the rally where you can order lobster...yum!). Koen was too distracted to concentrate on eating, so after Grampa finished, they quickly went out on a real Jeep ride. Koen's first time sitting in the passenger seat by himself (don't worry, Douglas, they went about 2 miles/hr.).
I had Koen and Tavin in camouflage outfits. They looked cute. I don't know that anyone there really noticed, but I was proud of myself for planning ahead. Check out these funny pictures as we tried to get a group shot. Each one Koen is doing something different and usually doing his weird smile. He was so into the Jeep and truck, it was tough to get him to sit still! The last one is my favorite.
Tavin took a super long nap this morning and I had to wake him up...look how cute! 
After Koen went down for nap, Tavin and I played in the kiddie pool in the backyard and Tavin also enjoyed some playtime with Gramma. He is definitely getting more used to the new surroundings and getting more comfortable with Gramma and Grampa helping out.
Tonight we went on a special adventure to a military vehicle rally in Weare, NH. My Dad is an engineer both in what he has been trained to do as well as just in natural aptitudes, he also has always had an interest in the military, specifically for WWII-related books and equipment. About 10 years ago he bought a military Jeep (Korean War era) and also a military truck (probably used as an ambulance). Anyways, he is a member of a military vehicle club. Just one of his very interesting hobbies. Tonight was the annual rally for the vehicles. The club members camp out in a field surrounded by woods. It is a pretty, quintessential New England drive out to the place with lots of stone walls, historical-looking homes and lots of greenery. Koen was in awe when we pulled into the field with scattered military vehicles parked all over the place. We ate dinner first (it was the night of the rally where you can order lobster...yum!). Koen was too distracted to concentrate on eating, so after Grampa finished, they quickly went out on a real Jeep ride. Koen's first time sitting in the passenger seat by himself (don't worry, Douglas, they went about 2 miles/hr.).
I had Koen and Tavin in camouflage outfits. They looked cute. I don't know that anyone there really noticed, but I was proud of myself for planning ahead. Check out these funny pictures as we tried to get a group shot. Each one Koen is doing something different and usually doing his weird smile. He was so into the Jeep and truck, it was tough to get him to sit still! The last one is my favorite.
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