Hello neighbor!

We are still getting to know our neighbors, albeit slowly, but surely.

But, let me tell ya, nothing says "HELLO NEIGHBOR!" like having your 50'-60' pine tree fall on their pool and deck.

Thank goodness they are super nice and gracious people, phew! Joel spent many nights over the last couple weeks using a chain saw, picking up, hauling away, etc. We actually had various people want every bit of this tree...we had no trouble getting rid of it.

In addition, we decided to cut down the other two, large pine trees that were right next to it, just in case those were also rotten.

We also learned a bit about insurance. Apparently, even though it was OUR tree, THEIR home owners insurance covers the damage. Who know? We sure didn't...

Again, who failed to tell me about all this home-ownership stuff?! :)