Spence had so much fun at the Botanical Gardens.
Walking across the rope swing and playing the water
were two of his favorites.
Thanks Cameron and Mitchell!

Houseguests and Exams

This week my mom and Marilyn came to help watch Spence while I started work and Jarrod finished studying. It was a busy week - with Spence getting WAY too spoiled by all of the attention. Mom and Marilyn have decided that, with Spence, they are Cameron, Mitchell, and Lily Pritchett (for anyone who watches Modern Family). Troubling, I know.

Each day was a new adventure for the Pritchetts. They've gone to the zoo, the Magic House, multiple parks, and the botantical gardens. I think they're wearing poor Lily out!

I started my job which has proved to be exhausting. There's a huge learning curve moving from a law firm to this environment but overall, I think its a good transition. Jarrod takes Level II of the CFA tomorrow and, with all of the time we had to spend moving and interviewing, he hasn't studied as much as he would've hoped. Pray that he passes!!!

Marilyn leaves tomorrow and mom stays one more week to help out. I don't know what I would've done without their help. Hoping to post pictures of our new place and Spence soon.

Love, The Taylors

Beginning to Get Settled

After a stressful move, a week-long trip back to H'town to visit family, and a return to St. Louis, I think we might be starting to get settled. We've rented a duplex in University City, just a couple blocks from Washington University. We're right down the street from stores, restaurants, bars, and (Spence's favorite) - the Metro.


So far, each morning, we've gotten up and walked 10 minutes to the local coffee shop, Kaldi's, for a morning pick-us-up. We have to walk right by the Metro which usually requires us to wait a few minutes for Spence to get his daily choo-choo fix.


After that, Jarrod is off to study and Spence and I are on our own to explore. Today we found a nice playground and an incredible grocery story. Unfortunately, I won't be able to frequent that grocery store if we ever plan on saving a little money! It was ridiculous nice....I'm sure my mom will love it! :)


Anyway, the majority of the boxes are unpacked and things are slowly starting to feel like a "new" normal. Transitions, however, are hard. Both Spence and Sadie have had diarrhea (TMI?) and with Sadie's barking when we're not at the duplex, we're having to consider finding her a new home. :( Keep us in your prayers as we try to get everyone (and everything) settled before I start work next Tuesday. Missing family already...but excited for this chapter.

Our new address is:
7339 Lindell Blvd.
University City, MO 63130

Love, The Taylors