Netta’s wall

In our old house Netta had drawn a bunch of wonderful inspired drawings of her family on her bedroom wall. This is a day before we had to paint over the masterpiece in preparation to sell the new place.

This is a portrait of our whole family. Wish she was here to explain it all.

What we live by

posted this on facebook last week and wanted to share here. 
“We moved a week ago and are all feeling thankful in a world where many have much less. We love our new home, the closeness to nature, the ping-pong friendly basement (!). Jessica, a chef among other many things, adores the galley kitchen (which is perk for everyone who likes to eat). We successfully implemented phase one of destroy-everything-our-children-know-and-love by moving. Phase two: new school next year (noooo!!!!). That will be hard (but within walking distance). In truth the kids are digging the new house and neighborhood, especially Lewis who many times over the past few months unflinchingly said “Papa, I’m not moving.” So that’s a great relief.
This is a photo I took tonight on my first run around nearby Lake Nokomis, a real beautiful place. I’m actually not a runner runner, just a runner, but having this lake nearby makes me want to be a runner runner runner.”
Here’s our neighborhood: https://www.google.com/maps/@44.91505,-93.2293728,16.5z
Feeling grateful, Ben

Goodbye old house

Last weekend we moved after a dozen years of life and child rearing at our home on Chicago Avenue. It was a long overdue departure as we’re now on a wonderful quiet street, actually have neighbors with kids, a larger home that’s a better fit for our larger family and we’re super close to nature. I’m sure we’ll post more photos of the new house over time but wanted to share these images taken by the real estate folks of 4032 Chicago. We’re going to miss you lots!

more photos after jump

and a drone-high view from above the house looking downtown.

Finally, an excuse to relive the box for we made in the basement there a few years ago: