The best thing about living four houses down from your sister…

You’re nephew might take his first “poopy in da potty” at your house.

I mean, it doesn’t get any better than that.

(Well the “poopy in da potty” song and dance that came after was really awesome too).

Seriously though, living four houses down from my sister, nephew and brother in-law pretty much the coolest thing since moving two blocks away from them three years ago.

But being four houses down means, your 2 1/2 year-old nephew will call you on the phone to tell you, “Hi Mandy. I come down and play with you, Uncle Matt and Chasey.”

(Travs newest thing is playing doggie with Chasey. Trav acts like his dog, Jake, and has to get both the dog beds- haha) 

Of course! Are you kidding me? This child melts my heart times a million.  

Our weekends have been spent fixing up the house and hanging out with all our amazing neighbors.

This neighborhood is a dream. There is never a dull moment. Something always is going on. Which is great for someone like me, who hates being bored and stuck in the house alone.

(Just some randomness that has been happening around the house)

Sidenote: Our one neighbor had a “cash for gold party” Friday night. Have you heard of this?

Girl, you bring all your old gold jewelry and they will appraise it and give you cash. One lady at the party got $2,600! Can you believe that? I got $68 and thought I had hit the jack-pot.

The weekends have been flying by since we’re so busy. But the house is slowly coming along.

I promise to post some pics!

Matt even redid my whole walk-in closet. It’s a girls dream!