Our Hood

We live the world's greatest hood. Location-wise, you couldn't dream of something better...

• 3 minute commute for Christian
  
• access to 2 major freeways within 3 miles
• 2 major grocery stores within 2 miles
• a neighborhood pool, playground, tennis court, and grassy field a block away
  
• 15 minute drive to the Temple
• 12 minutes to downtown Boston
  

Ok, you get the idea. Not only does the world cater to our location, but we have the BEST neighbors...including the "World's Greatest Neighbor". This is the guy who came and moved boulders in our backyard all Saturday. Later, he helped us dig a muddy trench in the middle of the pouring rain. He tells the best stories which we listen to non-stop on cool summer evenings as the children ride bikes around and do their thing.

Then there is my other neighbor. She is such a fun mama and knows all the town secrets. She is a true local.

Three of my neighbors have kids young kids. And the older kids in our bario are great with the little guys. I can't imagine it being any better than this.

So today, we decided to celebrate with the neighbors...just because we can. And nothing can beat a trip to the pool, hopscotch, home made lemon ice cream, dirty feet, and child laughter floating through the air highlighted by lightening bugs.

I love summer.

I love our hood.