Forsyth Park

On our way home from church Sunday, we passed Forsyth Park. A few families had spread out blankets on the grass and played picnic, while others came to let their dogs or kids loose to run freely. This morning Piper and I jumped in the car for a whole 3 minute drive to Forsyth. It is a beautiful park indeed. 30 acres of green grass, playgrounds, a cafe (where they serve ice cream!) and of course history, as it was created in the 1840's.

Confederate Memorial Statue

Piper trying to climb the Confederate Memorial Statue and get me arrested.

Francis S. Bartow

Forsyth Park Fountain

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Piper is anticipating giving someone a tour. She continues to tell us, "this is the shower... here is the refrigerator... that is a light." It's good word practice I suppose, but it's getting old. I know a window when I see a window kid, heck I told you that was a window.

Front Door

I am crazy about the colors, perhaps because the're slightly off and not quite matching.

Dining Room

also called the Sunny Room

We actually eat together in here, breakfast even. The amount of light that comes in is so refreshing.

Playroom

Soon to be my craft room as well. It's nice and big with loads of natural light.

With Piper's play things in the same space, I'll be forced to clean up after myself, which is actually a good thing. I Can't wait to make some things.

Coffee and a Book Room

We've arrived! Though we haven't had much of a chance to scope it out, Savannah is lovely. Broc, who is very much attached to his Michigan roots, has already told me that he may want to stick around for awhile. Checking out more of Savannah is high on our list, but for now, we are cooped up inside gradually cleaning, unpacking and organizing. Who would have thought that this would be such a chore! We have only one room that feels complete enough to snap a photograph.

I call this room the Coffee and a Book Room (and maybe a little yoga).

Thank you Ed and Pam for helping us with the move!

More to come!

Farewell

This will be the last post until we are in Savannah, and I can't wait to share that experience with everyone. Just 2 more days until we're on our way. Piper is making her rounds to her favorites playgrounds as we prepare to leave.

He's done it! Broc has successfully completed his training and is now a graduate of CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) BOLC (basic officer leadership couse) training. Try saying that 10 times fast! You can just see the ease of fulfillment on his face.

My favorite father-in-law is here, as he usually is when we have any sort of need. He has flown in to help us with this moving process, and we couldn't be more grateful! Piper is also glad to be spending some quality time with her Grandpa.

Thank you for having us Missouri. Farewell for now!

CANDY

Piper insisted on wearing her rain boots this evening, which would be fine on any other occasion, except the occasion in which she is also wearing a giant milk carton. Leg restrictions and over sized boots made for a less then graceful Piper. Let me add that this worked in my favor, as I attempted the delicate ballerina vibe. Broc is not pictured, because let's face it, he's Broc and hid the camera before I could snap a shot of him in his Clark Kent costume. Boo!

We visited a few neighbors for the full trick or treating experience, but decided it would be better to man our post, letting costumes come to us. It's possible that Piper ate her body weight in candy today, but it's Halloween, right? We decided that we had enough sweets for awhile, so I sent the last of the candy with the last visitor. To be honest, I could have eaten more candy, but I'm glad it's not sitting around asking me to eat it. Happy Halloween!

The King and I

I will always hold a special place in my heart for musicals and old films. This clip is from "The King and I," which is a lovely movie if you haven't had the pleasure. Reading up on the film, to find out just how huge Deborah Kerr's petticoat was, I found that the story is based on real characters. Anna, a widow from America, went to Siam (called Thailand today) to teach the King's children English. Despite his seemingly barbaric behavior, she fell in love with him (I can relate!). Though things didn't work out for them, the fact that the script was based on something real makes me love it that much more. The book is called Anna and the King of Siam, which may be next on my reading list.
I'm trying to keep Piper busy this week while Broc is in the field. She's not the diligent packing assistant I hoped she'd be, any ideas?

Petunia

Broc had a mixer to attend last night, so after Piper went to bed, I had the house to myself. Usually a chick show and a spoon full of peanut butter would be in order, but occasionally I'll get ambitious, which brings us to Petunia. This little lassy is my first attempt at a doll, and I have to say I'm rather pleased with how she turned out. Sweet Piper has taken Petunia under her wing. She accompanied us out for a coffee, to the grocery store and to play at the park this morning. Piper threw her down the slide repeatedly, but afterward she held her close and said, "you okay Tunia?" That melted my heart a little.