Ever trying to familiarize ourselves with our new city, we checked out the small shopping district in Fairhaven. It is a beautiful neighborhood. Such that embodies all things quaint, cultural, and mod. The bookshop was our first stop. It is locally owned and an established staple in the community for many a year. Of course, the children's area consumed most of our visit as we thumbed through the last books of the Unfortunate Events series yet to be read. And I loved the fact that books of interest for Annika were at the level to which she could casually plop herself on the hardwood floors and exchange book after book for a steady stream of pleasure.
Fortunately, it was nice enough to walk around outside the bookshop as well. The brick buildings are simply beautiful and while the day didn't afford us to go into the many boutiques gracing each gorgeous facade, the window shopping built anticipation for future afternoons. However, we couldn't resist the toy store. We all miss The Learning Tree in KC so much that it was refreshing to play with the good stuff once again.
And a toy store is the perfect place to mention that baby rattles and baby blocks will soon be on our list of purchases. As the family anticipates the beautiful days of spring transforming into summer fun so too we will be expecting the birth of a fifth Orlando babe to wrap our arms around come autumn. And we couldn't be more thrilled.
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