biggest birthday gift....ever.

this year for coen's birthday we wanted to get him something really special. turning TWO, that's a milestone to never be forgotten. after debating back and forth we finally settled on the perfect thing. a new house.

okay okay, it just so happened to be that we got the keys to the new house on his birthday. it is sure to be a birthday gift we can never-ever top. i will add, he is such a handsome 2 year old.

we finally got our internet working, and i wanted to post some pics i have taken on my phone the past couple weeks.

it rains a lot here. anybody who knows me, will know that this is probably a good thing. if you are going to stick me on an island in the middle of the pacific, it best be the rainiest island you can find. it's still really warm, like a perfect 80. rain. sundresses. iced coffee. sunbreaks. i'm pretty much okay with all of those.

our new house has amazing views, and a large lanai that wraps around the house. one morning i found coen sitting out on the step watching it rain. he is sure to report the weather to me all day long. it's nice to have a live in weather man (boy).

we can't stay inside all day. so when the rain breaks, we head out for some puddle jumping. this is a toddler on a mission...puddles!

my little dish washer. he is so so so helpful, you should all wish for a coen to come help you do the dishes (i kid, i kid).

pants are now optional. well, for the 2 year old :) we had a beautiful and warm sunny day last weekend and we spent all morning in the "yard" (we have 2 acres, so yard is kinda an understatement). again, he is so helpful.

in case any of you were wondering, our new furniture has been tested (and tested, and tested) to be toddler approved. coen thinks this ottoman is the coolest jungle gym toy we have ever bought him.

every morning through the sliding glass door in our bedroom, we watch the sun rise over the ocean. it is breathtaking, and perfect.