Princeton

I know I've just been complaining about the bugs, but the reality is that I love Princeton. Here's a few reasons why:

1) The People- Such a friendly church group. We were welcomed with big wide arms and even though we've only been here on month today, I feel like I've been here at least three because I feel like I know people, my kids have friends, we've been having so much fun hanging out. It's been great. The neighbors have been awesome too. We've been lent fans and driveways for bike riding and are always greeted with a smile when out and about.
2) The land and neighborhoods- It's so beautiful! Lush, green land covered in trees and farms and lovely river runs. It's beautiful. I can only imagine in the fall. I actually like running because it's pretty, and I've found a fun running pal in Nancy. We also have deer, wild turkey, and an endangered species of black squirrel indiginous to our area and tramping through our yard.
3) The campus-The buildings are intricately designed. medieval style. Love them. Also there is a fountain that you can "dip your toes in." Sadly we bent the rules a little when we went dipping because there was another family with three kids swimming. It's about mid-thigh level on Ava and she had lots of fun.4) Princeton Library-Ultimate best library. It has a cafe downstairs with fresh pastries, a play room for the kids with toys, computer games for the kids, beautiful new books, and the farmers market is held right outside. These week on our way out the door and through the farmers market we ran into a "Free Face Painting" sign and our kids came home looking like this:
5) Halo Ice Cream-A great find for the Sorensen ice cream addicts. A farm out here produces home made ice cream in all flavors. Some of the best ever. Mike even says their Peanut Butter beats Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Cup. Wow!
6) Proximity to Philly- We've been down twice to see our good friends, the Vance's. We've met up at fun places like the Philly Zoo and Please Touch Museum.
7) Kid Friendliness- Whether it's Terhune Orchards with the Goats, tractors and horses, fruit picking and baked goods, or the free airport tour on Tuesdays, Princeton is a great place for kids to explore. There is even a weekly email distributed with all the events for the week. Mike's taken Ava to a children's theater, I've taken kids to library activities and Farmer's Markets all thanks to Princeton Kids. Makes my job much easier. We try to have two activities a day out of the house, and it's easy here.
8) Great Garage Sales- I am sorry. I have been totally addicted to these after being introduced to them by my adventurous mother in law. My top finds so far this summer have been endless amounts of clothes for Ava running at fifty to eighty cents a piece (she's set), a crepe maker which I lovingly refer to as my crepe wand (I am a crepe fairy) for fifty cents (I KNOW!), and an excavator bike complete with digging shovel for Ez for $2. I'm hoping I can somehow squeeze it into my car and get it home. It's amazing.