And you thought you'd get pictures didn't you?

So I have been formulating "BLOG POSTS" in my mind the last few days. While driving my title was going to be "I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here" (a song title from what movie???). I will admit the first few days were rough and that title was tossed. Please don't worry though, today was lovely and I am going see if I can't find that title and save it for a future post.

One of the difficulties is that I am so struggling getting my directions straight here. I realize that some of you will say, "get a nav system--it will save you" but to be honest, I really just want to get it figured out. Having mountains on one side and large bodies of water on another are OH so helpful in figuring out directions.

Church on Sunday was good. Lots and lots of people from Utah have been transplanted here--in fact I am not sure if there are many "natives"--but most people seem to really enjoy it here.

Now, just because you are dying to know more, here are TEN tidbits about our new place--enjoy!

1. Our kids' greatest wish to have something furry has come true. We have resident rabbits! (Outside of course) Sometimes we see more than one, but usually just one at a time. No matter what, his/her name is Karl (yeah, not sure where the name came from--A's idea). Picture the kids chasing our dear little friend all around--it's quite cute--really.
   
2. The dishwasher here is NOT (I repeat) NOT full-sized! I am now realizing the the kitchen picture was a bit streeeeetched out--gotta love digital photography!!
3. Fireflies are AMAZING! I am not seeing any at this hour, but boy are they cool. Too bad our kids have not been awake late enough to see them (we need to break some rules I think!).
4. Just because a house BOASTS 1800 square feet does not necessarily mean it has more storage space than 800 square feet. This realization has been a bit humbling. We really had things figured out in our little bungalow. No worries though!
5. Living across the street from a park on a non-busy street is FABULOUS! 'nuf said.
6. Just because you live in dairy country doesn't mean that milk is less expensive.
   
7. The zoo here is FREE! It also has a carousel with FANTASTIC animals. I don't mind the $1 fee per child because a $2 zoo trip is great!
8. Cleanliness standards vary--needless to say I am not going to be overly concerned about how I leave this place. I am still chuckling that our landlord said he "hired" someone to clean it--he so must have meant me (and my sweet niece of course).
9. Having three bedrooms and two bathrooms is WONDERFUL!
10. S is having SOOO much fun meeting neighbors--she goes outside and just yells, "Hello neighbors!"
    

I am excited about this next year--I promise to keep you posted (wink)!

p.s. Abbey, the two interviews were with groups affiliated with the two major hospitals there in the area. We liked both of them!!