(They will find this letter on the counter of the kitchen, along with a small piece of my heart as it will always remain in my first house-a treasured memory. I needed to do this for some type of closure.. at least I hope that is what it will bring me.)
New homeowners,
Firstly, congratulations! From what we’ve been told, this is your first home together and from experience.. we can say this will be a great time in your lives! I remember four years ago we stood in the same kitchen you’re standing in thinking what a dump it was (because it really was) but how it was OURS and how it was our first major thing TOGETHER. We are sure this is some of the many emotions you are feeling as well, except maybe the “dump” part (lol). There are few things that bring the same pride and accomplishment into your lives then having your first home. But there are somethings to know about this house in particular.. to let you know how special it will be.
In this house you will get tons of beautiful sunshine in your dining room window, you can enjoy loads of games in your big backyard and you will have great neighbors. Glenn and Vivienne next door will leave you sweet gestures around the holidays and their dog TJ is the funniest pup around, and Carol across the street will let you know about township updates and always keep an eye on anything unusual. You will see how they all rally around you during snowstorms when your sidewalk just happens to get shoveled or when your garbage cans are magically put away when you get home. On Halloween you will get the cutest trick-or-treaters, and every 4th of July all the streets around you will be FILLED with cars walking to watch the Bordentown fireworks. I left you some menus for some local places we love. Check out Brickwall in Burlington, we went every Friday night. Town and Country is close.. but we personally recommend Wisdom Diner down the road some. The park around the block has a great walking trail that is very pup friendly and every Wednesday Bordentown City has a farmer’s market- Get the burritos if the truck/stand is there. And here is some advice… never ever block the mailbox with anything, especially your car because the mailman will NOT bring you the mail… we messed that up more times than I can count. (haha)
Reality is a piece of our hearts broke when we needed to list our house for sale.. we weren’t really ready to go yet. We imagined a lot more of our lives happening here. But the course of events that occurred for you to be here.. we feel that you fell in love with this house. And that helps us in the process of turning it over. We find comfort in the idea that you love our house almost as much as we do. During the last four years in this house- we had a lot of highs and lows. We threw birthday parties, house warming parties, lost family members and gained some great friends. We got engaged in this house, got married in this house, and shared every new and good memory we had. We literally poured our blood, sweat and tears in every part of this home to make it what it is, and we’re happy to know you’ll be starting your lives together here. We hope you experience all these things and more.
With that… there is a bottle of champagne in the fridge and some left over wine glasses in the cabinet. Cheers to the two of you, this is now YOUR home! May you live and succeed here, making the best of your own memories!
Welcome to 253 Ward Ave- what I will argue is the best darn house in all of Bordentown!
Lovingly, Alicia & DJ Ruppert
Ruppert Ranch 