{ 'hood love }

I love our neighborhood. We are just hitting the year mark from when we moved into our new house and the Tangletown neighborhood. I can't think of a single thing we don't love and the list is topped by location.

Almost every day (in the summer) we take advantage of having multiple Minneapolis parks within walking or biking distance. These twin monkeys need to burn energy.

They have no shortage of it. And despite the look on Oliver's face below, he was doing an equal amount of jumping and shaking on the bridge.

There are several Little Free Libraries in the front yards of people's homes in the neighborhood. You take one, you leave one.

A Tangletown landmark, the Washburn Watertower, is just 3 blocks from our house. The steps make for a killer stair run repeat workout.

We are within triking distance of a new yogurt shop, "Freestyle Yogurt". Think multiple yogurt flavors with over 20 toppings (gummy bears, brownie bites, sprinkles, etc.) to go on top. You fill your cup with what you want and you pay by the weight. I see a lot of visits here in our future!

And who doesn't drink the final drips?!

The neighborhood is filled with beautiful homes, landscaping and friendly neighbors (including family!).

Our house has lots of concrete for bike practice. Too bad it all needs to be replaced in the next few years!

Our biggest gripe - we still don't have single sort recycling. We are literally the last section of Minneapolis to get our container for it. Here is a record breaking recycling curb for us. Yikes!

Here's to many, many more great years in this house and 'hood!