Play date with Daniel

We were able to meet up with Clare and Daniel for a play date. Clare and Josh purchased their home in Burke over a year ago and have been gutting it out, putting up new walls, and renovating ever since. They were finally able to move in about a month ago. They did a fantastic job, especially given the house's condition before they started. It's impressive to hear them explain all that they did to the house. Clare even broke down a wall herself! They had a vision for what they wanted and they did a really good job--everything from breaking down walls to painting to windows! They only thing I think is original is the outside walls! They are inspirational to say the least, but I have to admit--I don't think John and I have the incredible creativity that they have!


So back to the play date, we were able to have a nice lunch and they boys played a lot. They were both so good. AJ loves Daniel! I can't wait for them to be young boys playing baseball or football outside together! It's great to have such good friends who have a boy around the same age as AJ!


Look at this cute kid. It's amazing how one minute I think he looks exactly like Clare and then the next minute he looks exactly like Josh.





The boys playing together. They both did so well! AJ loved playing with new and exciting toys!






This was in Daniel's room. Even when we were in the other room AJ wanted to keep going back to Daniel's room. I think he really enjoyed himself!





And of course I had to have a picture with Daniel myself :). Notice the painted stripes in the background? Clare's dad did that amazing work--and I love the idea of it! Maybe we will steal the idea when we move AJ into his new room in a few months!

It was so good to see Clare and Daniel (and Josh too for a little bit!). I'm so happy for them and proud of their work! Can't wait for lots more play dates!