Maple Lake

Hey All,

I'm writing once again from my iPhone, so I apologize if there are odd spellings. So, I realize that my last post seemed a little debby downer ish, but that was not my intention. I really am happy here in Maple Lake. Do I still think that Alaska is the greatest and coolest state ever? Oh yeah it still is in my books. However, God brought Ben and I back to Minnesota for a reason and we are excited about that. So, with that said, here are some of the reasons why we love it here.

1. In our little town of 2,000 ish people there are people who leave fresh veggies in a tote that says fresh veggies.
2. Everyone has gardens whether produce or flower. In fact, I was walking moose and one garden that we walked by was so pretty that it caused me to talk out loud saying "wow that is pretty." Then, the old lady who lived there came up from watering.  She looked at me and I proceeded to tell her how pretty her garden was. Awkward!
3. They have flea markets.
4. They have movies on the lawn and random festivals. This weekend it is the gear head festival. Anyone can bring cars, bikes, I think anything with "gears." There will also be live music. Very Gilmore Girlesque.
5. Our house. Ben and I love our new house. We have finished painting and it looks fantastic. We still can't believe it is ours. Once I figure out how to add pictures I will post them.
6. Getting to reconnect with friends pre Alaska. I have been blessed with solid friends. The kind that you can go a year without talking and then meet up and talk as if no time had passed at all.
7. No brainer: being close to our families.

Anyway, we are excited to be here in Minnesota and be able to reconnect with our old friends and our families. Life is good.