The gang and I (Me, Jen, 2 kids, a dog, two cats........) just moved to central NY this past winter, and compared to Mass we love it. Jen doesn't have to work, she can be a mom, which Marylin-Jean loves, and we have plenty of room for Lady, Marylin Jean, and when he gets old enough, Axel, to play outside withou having to worry about it.