I love my house

This weekend we had a party for the kids' birthday at our house. I have liked my house since seeing it on Craig's List way back in February. But after the party, I have decided that I love my house. Let me tell you why...

First of all, we have tons of parking. We had 7 cars parked in our driveway and no one was blocked from getting out! (Rick cleaned the garage enough for my car and his car to park in there). AND there was room to play, if the kids decided to!

Next reason, the front porch is beautiful! I have my beach chair set up there (waiting for the money to buy a porch swing!). I usually sit out there and enjoy the view (yes, I said view...you can see the Santa Cruz mountains from my front porch) and watch the kids play and feel the beautiful breeze. We set up a table and had the kids make their tie dye shirts out there! It was great!

Next reason, our house itself is really compact, but perfectly laid out. The living area and kitchen are easily accessed from the front or back yards. (And because it's small it's easier to clean up after the party is over!)

Next reason, the pool. We has 12 kids and 1 adult in the water at once and NO ONE GOT HURT!!!! The bigger kids were jumping off the diving board, the middle kids were playing in the shallow area and the little ones were in the "warm pool". It was perfect.

Next reason, the "breezeway" between our house and garage. It was the perfect size area to set up the food table and for people to gather and chat in the shade!

Next reason, the back yard. We have just enough trees to make it mountainy (I know it's not a word, but you get the point)! But not so much it makes it dark and damp! The grass area was great for enjoying the sun, chatting with friends and seeing all the yard/pool area to watch the kids safely!

Next reason, the air. This has nothing to do with the party but, the air is so clean up here in Scotts Valley. It makes it so much more pleasant to be outside!

And finally, because my family loves it here. I rarely hear from the kids that they are bored. They have so much to do outside that they can play, exercise and be free! In fact, this morning Katie was told she had to read, do math and do spelling before she can swim or watch t.v.. It is now almost 1:30 and she still hasn't done most of her school work because she is playing with her brother!

I love my house!