neighbors and friends

Every place that we have ever lived, we have never had the privilege of having good neighbors. That is not to say that the people we lived beside weren't great people, we just never really got to know them. Usually they were much older than us and tended to keep to themselves.

So we were happily surprised when a couple weeks after we moved here, our neighbors came over to introduce themselves bearing cookies and flowers. We were even more elated when we realized that not only were they our age, but they also had a six year old son. And even though Mike (our neighbor) looked very much like a "hippie" he was in fact pretty normal. (ha, ha) That first night when we met the Robinsons a seed was planted. Since that night we have grown closer and closer with their entire family.

Mike and Mike have had the opportunity to build their friendship too through building gates, playing tennis, and taking the boys to play soccer. They have similar interest and it has been wonderful for my Mike to have a dad just through the gate that he can hang out with.

Sam, their son, is like a rock star in our house. The boys are constantly wanting to play with him. Each of them has a devout love for all things Star Wars, and they just really enjoy spending time together. Whether it be watching Davy Crockett, playing Wii, or killing Darth Vader. Caleb and Jonah have both dubbed Sam as "my best friend."

Tricia is one of the most wonderful woman I have ever met. She is trustworthy, fun, always ready to laugh, laid back, and she genuinely listens. I have loved getting to know her and building our friendship. I know that it will be a lasting friendship that we will have for many years to come.

We could not have asked for better neighbors than the Robinsons. That seed that was planted that first night has been watered, and is already producing beautiful flowers. Over the years I see it turning into an amazing garden. Filled with wonderful memories, laughter and maybe a few tears. And even though we were only here for a short time, God blessed us by giving us the perfect neighbors.

the gate the Mikes put in, joining our yard to theirs