words of wisdom from Nick Dust: do not get attached to materials things.

I love our house in the unique, city  neighborhood of St. Louis Hills.   When we moved in almost 5 years ago, Scott and I were newly married and we were excited about the life that was to be lived in our new home.

Two people moved in that day, with  some boxes and a Bichon pup and the ambition to take on the world. Looking back on our twenty something selves, I can say for certain, two different people are moving out.  Now, mid- (ahem)- thirties, with a lot more boxes later, an almost 3 yr old “big” boy and a hell raising, never take no for an answer 1 1/2 yr old girl and an see Bichon pup! Two people that have been taught a thing or two about the game of life and the knowledge of what you have planned isn’t always what happens.

This house is where we brought our babies home from the hospital, hosted family and friends for meals and holidays. The dance parties, the laughs, the tears, the joy of good news and the conversations and discussions of bad news. This house was made a home by the love in our hearts and the support of our friends and family.

Some highlights: picnics and running races in the back yard. Early morning coffee with Scott before the kids wake up. Sleepless nights with the babies and watching the sunrise in a quiet neighborhood. Christmas Eve morning as our family of 4.  Getting a real Christmas tree from Ted Drewes. Halloween nights on the front porch with the fire pit and kids telling jokes to get candy. Walking to Mass at St. Gabs. Becoming great friends with neighbors. Being 5 minutes from Target and being able to walk to our favorite Mexican restaurant. Wow…the list could really go on…

But the city sidewalks is a love/hate relationship. The impossible smooth stroller ride you try to take your newborn baby on and the anxiety that comes with watching your toddlers learn to walk and inevitably trip and get hurt on the big crack on the sidewalks. But I love them as they are lined with beautiful trees and there is something inviting about streets lined with sidewalks. Inviting you to walk, to explore and to get to know your neighborhood and the stories it has to tell.

Good bye house. Thank you for being our first home. 
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