5 on Friday

1. Happy 1st Birthday, Genevieve!   It seems like the first year went even faster with Neve than it did with Ellie! 

2. We celebrated Neve's birthday with a Very Hungry Caterpillar party on Saturday.   Neve seemed to have fun, and it was great seeing everyone.  We were all exhausted after the party.

3. A few weeks ago we found out that they want to put up apartments near our house.   We are not excited.   Nick and our neighbor got together and went to the Planning and Zoning meeting where the rezoning was approved and sent onto the Waukee City Council for approval.   Nick and our neighbor did not feel like their opposition was considered at the Planning and Zoning meeting, so they gathered a few more neighbors and went to the City Council meeting this past Monday.  Here is an article in the register:   http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/03/25/waukee-council-moves-ahead-with-rezoning-request-near-alices-road/article?nclick_check=1
And the Waukee Patch: http://waukee.patch.com/articles/residents-object-to-plans-for-apartment-complex-near-subdivision   From what Nick said, the City Council seemed very open and willing to hear our opinions.  Unfortunately, most of the people in the neighborhood had no idea this was going on... until the guys told them this week (after Monday's meeting).  Nick and a few other neighbors went out yesterday to talk to people about the proposal.   There had been posts on Facebook about the issue and people were just waiting for Nick and the neighbors to come stop by their house so they could sign the petition.  We will see what the City Council meeting on Monday brings! 

4. Have I told you lately how awesome the people in our neighborhood are? Not only is it great to have families with children in the same age range as ours, it is amazing to see everyone come together the way they are with the rezoning issue.

5. I love the nice weather and cannot wait for Spring.  After work we made a quick trip to the park last night.   Ellie and Neve loved being outside and playing on the playground, while Nick and I got to catch up with some neighbors.