I don't think I actually blogged about it, but we moved to Redlands last July! I've lived in the communities close to Redlands for years ... San Bernardino, Highland, Grand Terrace, and Loma Linda. I have worked in Redlands for over 17 years, so I've been 'in the neighborhood.' But it's funny how many people have asked, "So, how do you like living in Redlands?" I thought it an odd question, I've never really thought about it. Honestly, I don't feel any different living in Redlands - except now I can't escape the downtown traffic! I have to go right through it to get from the kids' mom's house to our house.
Ron and I have been feeling 'in a rut' recently, feeling we need to do something other than just eat dinner and then watch TV everynight. So, since he was off yesterday for Lincoln's birthday, we could have dinner earlier and have more time to do something. Why not go to Market Night? It seemed like a very 'Redlands Thing' to do. Every Thursday night, they block off downtown and the town folk stroll up and down State Street checking out the offerings from local vendors... there are pony rides for little kids (in fact, my oldest grandson - Bevan had his first pony ride at Market Night 11 years ago!)... there are a couple of other kid rides ... there's lots of food to choose from... fresh flowers, fruits, and veggies... and some of the businesses which line the street stay open late on Thursdays. We asked Aaron if he wanted to go with us... Uh, no. Not with my parents! (I think we would crimp his style with the ladies!) But he said, 'you love-birds have fun!' (That was sweet...) And we did have fun. We spent most of our time in the Redlands Galleria, a consignment antique store filled with all kinds of treasures. The best part was strolling hand-in-hand with my hubby. Sometimes talking, sometimes listening to the sounds around us... it didn't' cost a thing, but the shared time together without the distraction of television, computer, or kids was priceless... Hurray for Market Night!
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