A Place to Call Home

We love Seattle. We are not Seattle people. Does it take a certain trait? Is it okay that we prefer country music, air conditioners, hate bicyclers on the road and still live here? The diversity and creativity is astounding and I like to find myself in the mix, not so Wenatchee World if you know what I mean. We would love for Jada to go to school with a plethora of cultures, religions, and traditions. Can we find a city where we can afford a home with a pool and yard, with the charm, freedom of expression, and amusement of Seattle?

HOLD THAT THOUGHT - Just as I was writing this I heard the front door crack open and little footsteps. I figured I had accidentally left the door open after someone (wanting me to hang their dad's political sign up in our yard) came by around 8:30 (yes, baby awake now). Our cats love any opportunity to get outside so I thought I'd go into the living room to see a cat outside (which I did), but apparently the neighborhood RACCOON wanted to come in and make himself comfortable! It was huge! I cannot believe it didn't start a war with my cats. As soon as the raccoon saw me it turned around and left. WHAT?! Maybe Seattle is not the answer, but I guess I wouldn't want an eastern Washington snake in our house either!