Celebration Saturday

 

This evening we went with Jeremy and Megan to Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant in Maple Grove to celebrate Megan’s birthday (tomorrow). We enjoyed celebrating with them. Megan took a photo of the Molcajete that Joe and I ordered to share. The menu read “for 2.” The menu lied. They serve the meats, cheeses, cooked peppers, mushrooms, and other vegetables in a traditional stone molcajete bowl. Served on the side were corn and flour tortillas, beans, and rice. We brought home enough leftovers for at least four more meals.

We receive emails whenever a house comes on the market here or if there is a price reduction on a house. This morning there were two new listings that piqued my interest. We drove over to Buffalo to check out the properties. On the way we decided that the 15-to-20-minute drive to Buffalo is further away than we want to be from Rockford. While the weather has been mild here this winter there are no guarantees that next winter will not be a typical Minnesota winter.

Both homes ended up being on property with steeply sloped backyards. We are looking for a flat backyard. As we age, we want to be able to mow the yard (even with a riding lawn mower it looks a bit precarious) without tumbling down the hill.

I had a letter from my friend Ginger today. It is such a treat. Her letters make me laugh aloud. Everyone needs a friend who makes them laugh whether it is in conversation or in writing. Ginger has the gift of both. I am grateful. Reading Ginger’s letters brings me joy.