Neighbors

On set of our neighbors had significant damage done to their kitchen and son's room during our lovely February storm. They started repairing the kitchen this week but were without a stove and microwave. Since it is summer, Jen, the mom, was just cooking on their grill. But Wednesday we were forecasted to get some pretty nasty storms so she was looking for other options. The same night she happened to friend me on Facebook so this is how I learned of their situation. By the time I read her post, it was too late to invite them over for dinner but I sent her a message that they should come over for dinner on Thursday. Jen and her two kids (Dad was out of town on business) came over for chicken nuggets, veggies and chicken rice last night. It was fun. We have interacted with them but for only brief periods of time. The kids were great together-Lucas, always the clown, showed them all of his toys and wanted them to play basketball with him.

It was nice to connect with them this way. Growing up we were always at neighbors' houses. Summer it was like we were a gang just running from house to house. It is just different for us. Maybe because Marc and I both work, maybe because we have no sidewalks, maybe because there aren't many families on our street. but is it just different. I hope this continues and we can do more things together.