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Today, I am thankful for my neighbors.

J,K, S, and P are good people. They each bring their own flare to this world, and I am thankful to know each one of them.

We have joked around that she should be included when an appraisal is done on the property. She is an incredible friend. She is an amazing cook. She is just all around wonderful. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. The kids next door are some of the best.

Today, the girls had a date with "Aunt Amanda." We spent a lazy Saturday morning in front of the TV before heading down to a Soccer Game. Paige played while Sammy and I cheered the Purple Panthers on. From there, we headed home to relax and have lunch. Paige went on a date with "Aunt Kim" so Sammy and I just hung out until Paige got back. We went to Mass with my Grandma and then I treated them to McDonald's before heading to a surprise party. These girls are SO easy to "babysit." They have GREAT manners, they are well behaved, and they just go with the flow.

I feel blessed that I get to be part of their family. I love getting to help the girls with homework. I cherish the times when we are snuggled up on the couch while one of them reads to me. Playing American Idol on Wii is way more fun when you are playing it with a 7 and 9 year old. I am just beyond thankful that I live next door to such great people.