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The Neighbourhood

Small towns for ya... we have already spent more time with our across the street neighbour's, Tanya and Glenn, than we ever did with any of our neighbour's in Calgary. It has been so nice to be able to get to know the people who surround this house we plan on making a home.
Today, Sally, Ruby and I wandered across the street, kitty corner to our house, to see if the kids that invited Sally over on Friday were still there. Turns out 2 little girls, aged 5 and 3, live there. It is perfect. They spend part of their time at their mothers house but most of it in Coleman. They are polite, delightful little girls who seem to have good imaginations and play ethic. I think Sally was excited to have little friends that were so close, AND... they have a huge outdoor pool that Sally played in until she turned blue. 

The Dad, Lance, and I chatted as Ruby cooed and slept. He seems to be a nice man who married the wrong lady. He sounds like he works hard and has lived in the pass his whole life. His little house is cute and about the same size as ours, but his yard is huge. He has a little garden, mostly for the girls, and does things like takes them fishing and swimming in the river. It was nice being able to spend time getting to know our neighbour's and it is SO nice for Sally to have little play friends for the remainder of our time here - and for when we get back next summer. 

Tomorrow... the shed better come. That's all I have to say about that.

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