Fortune had smiled upon us and we finally closed on the house of our dreams. It was in one of the nicest neighborhoods in the city and the schools were top notch for the kids. Best of all, in my mind at least, was the kick ass back yard which backed up to a beautiful greenbelt. The backyard had an amazing pool with a swim up bar, and privacy was provided by old growth hedges that were fully matured. It was our own little...