So we are moving to Camas, WA. This town is close the big city but still has the small town atmosphere. We have a number of friends and a bunch of family up there. The schools are rated #1 in the Northwest, probably because the average income for the town is like $250,000. So their schools have plenty of money.  Also the Washougal River is up there and we will only be about 15 minutes from our favorite swimming hole.

We had been checking out two houses. One that was old but on a lake and the one below that we did get. The lake house just didn't work out with our moving timeframe.  Though we were leaning towards the house on the lake, we are extemely happy with this one. Here are some quick pics. I will post more once we move in. It is a very beautiful house. In fact, here is the description from its listing on craigslist. We are very excited.

"1920's Craftsman 3bedrooms, 2ba+ Office/garage/front porch w/swing/landscaping. Gorgeous craftsman home for rent in quiet downtown Camas neighborhood. Walk down stairway to Main Street restaurants/boutiques/yoga or down the block to Crown Park and pool, tennis courts and summer concerts. Close to Lacamas Lake Heritage trail (great for runners/walkers), Partial view of river and across the street from a beautiful church. Corner lot with lots of privacy on a dead end-not facing neighbors.

Master bedroom with large designer closet and bath, 2nd bedroom and 2nd bath with clawfut tub and office with french doors all on main floor. Finished basement with 3rd large bedroom and 2nd living room downstairs with hardwood floors and crown molding. Office is large enough to be a bedroom. Functional island in kitchen-lots of nice cabinetry and space! Doug Fir floors throughout!Great covered front porch with swing. Backyard perfect for BBQ w/ picnic table and brick courtyard and roses. Plum and pear tree in front with rose bushes and hydrangeas! Over 2500 sq ft. "