The Flynn's get some new digs

We are now calling The Colony home.  We have been here for 5 days and of course are still getting settled.  We got everything moved in on Friday.  As usual, things did not go as planned.  But, by dinnertime on Friday night we were enjoying pizza, beer, and wine to celebrate getting it all done.  Thanks to my mom, Martin, and Chris for helping us out Thursday and Friday.  

Ethan stayed with Gram for the weekend so that we could get a few things done without having to worry about keeping him out of trouble.  He celebrated his Great Grandma Flynn's birthday by joining us in his new house on Sunday afternoon.  (I can't believe it has been a year since we took our trip to Arizona to celebrate her 90th birthday, Happy Birthday Grandma Flynn!)  He has taken to the change pretty well.  The only time he seemed to be uncomfortable was his first nap on Sunday.  It was short and he seemed frightened in a new place.  Since then he has been back to normal.  Phew!

He is really loving the new staircase.  Gates were quickly installed!

Here are few pictures of the house before we start work on it.  Please note that most of these pictures are the photos from the MLS websites.  We didn't get a chance to take our own yet.  But, I look forward to taking everyone on a virtual tour as we make our progress.  We have had a parade of contractors in here this week.  I am ready for things to be done and back to normal.

We have since had some tile installed in the master bathroom to get rid of that carpet and the other baths are in the process.  I will update by room as we finish each room.

Our new home

Kitchen

Backyard

Another view of the kitchen

Master Bath

The porch that will evidently be the spot for poker and cigars

Living Room

The playroom - view 1.  Feel free to make your own assessment to this room.  It  is a media room as shown.

The playroom - view 2.  The entertainment center already gone.   This was not an easy task.

The playroom - view 3.  The stage is already gone, thanks to Mike and Allison.

The weather has been terrific this week.  We took advantage one day and took a stroll to the neighborhood park.  It is Ethan approved.

Loves the swings!

When did he get so BIG!!!