"It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood..."

Our neighborhood has a big carnival every year. Early in the morning they have adult bike rides and a fun run. A little later is a kids parade. The carnival games and inflatables take up most of the afternoon. And then the evening tops off with a BBQ and a outdoor movie. It's chaotic craziness but tons of fun and a great yearly tradition. And as I sat with my next door neighbors at the movie...the 3 older kids all with their own little groups of friends...I felt a great sense of satisfaction. This place, these people...it feels like home. A place where we belong. It's a good feeling.