The Area We Live In

     It's been two years since we moved the Tri-cities and we still love it. We now live in Richland and we hope to stay here for a long time.  This area has been wonderful.  Richland especially.  If you want to get technical, we live in North Richland and it's much quieter than most anywhere else in the Tri-cities.  I love that we are sort of set apart from the rest of the busyness, but it takes about 15 minutes to get anywhere we need to go. 

     Our little side of the duplex quickly became home and it's hard to believe we've lived here a year.  It went by so fast!  Needless to say, we don't plan on moving anytime soon.  From our home or the Tri-cities.  I love that there are three Wal-marts here.  All of you who are from Moses Lake or even Othello will understand my initial skepticism about going to this store since I had so many other options (Fred Meyer, Target, the Mall).  However, due to the fact that there is so much more competition here the stores are much cleaner, organized, and all around more pleasant.  We also have enjoyed the larger span of restaurants (though I do hope we get a little more variety, like some good European places would be lovely).  Here in Richland, there's only two major chain restaurants (other than fast food) and the others are all privately owned, which is great.  I really think those are better because they really want to impress you.  Another great thing about living here is the three different movie theaters.  If we want to go to a movie, but missed the showing at one, chances are we can make it to the other.  My favorite thing has to be being so close to the trails and those being so close to the river.  It's really lovely to see and to look out across and see the beautiful scenery.

I'm thankful for the Area We Live In because of all the different things it offers for entertainment, shopping, and that it's just a beautiful place.