Well, now we really know we’re here for the long haul. We just bought a house and we’re ecstatic about all of the possibilities.

Our new place is in St. Anthony, basically three blocks from Northeast Minneapolis. It’s a 1 1/2 story with a half dormer and a full basement. It’s 2,200 sq. ft, 4 beds, 2 full baths. It’s pretty cute and has a humongous yard. The property is two lots with a 1/2 acre. Thankfully it comes with a riding lawn mower and push mower as well. Phew!

It’s two blocks to the bus for Nate and 20 minutes from there. Ruth is subbing in the next ‘burb over and finishing her ESL license in St. Paul, so that’s all very convenient as well.

We close Apr. 28. Come and visit. We might recruit you to paint and help us move!

• See pics of our new home

Thanks to all the help from our families, friends, co-workers and our agent Pattie who helped us with the process. We’ve learned a lot and we’re not done yet!