Last Week

Hello all! I have been meaning to post something for several days and I haven't gotten the time. Whenever I sat down to write something Lilly or Tyson would demand my attention.

On Monday of last week we got all of our stuff and I spent the week unpacking. Everything is out of the boxes and the apartment is starting to look like home. We have our guest room set up for anyone that wants to come and visit. The only thing left we have to do is to hang some pictures and buy curtain rods.

Although I have been hard at work unpacking we have managed to have some fun. We went to the pond in our apartment complex and fed the ducks. Herbie didn't like the ducks and was a little scared of them. Lilly could have cared less. We ended up sharing some of our bread with a cute little boy that was more excited about the experience.

After visiting the ducks we went and walked around the shopping complex close to our house called Birkdale Village. Everyone would stop and talk to us and tell us how cute Lilly is. It seemed like everyone that was walking around had small children and small dogs. We fit in perfectly.

There is a Barnes and Noble in the complex. I told Tyson it was dangerous for me to be so close to that store. I'll try not to go crazy and spend all of our money.

Another fun thing we did was go to Concord Mills. Concord Mills is the largest mall in North Carolina. In our guide book it says this mall is the biggest tourist attraction in North Carolina. It was fun and we have already found Mike's favorite store...Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.

"Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World offers the most comprehensive selection of Fishing, Hunting, Camping, Boating, Golf and Outdoor Gear, that you will find anywhere under one roof. More than just a fishing and hunting store, you'll find a tremendous selection of outdoor and casual apparel, gifts, toys and merchandise for the entire family, with great brands, all at a guaranteed low price!"

Now he has to bring out his family to come and visit. It was fun going through the mall and deciding which stores everyone would like. We also took that horrible picture of me in the racing jacket at the Concord Mall.

We have had a lot of you ask how the ward is. Everyone there is really nice. The ward, to me, feels kind of small. Most people are in their mid-30's. We already have a dinner set up with two families. They just reorganized the relief society, primary, young women's, elder's quorum and young men's. So Tyson and I will not be put in any presidencies for awhile.

Lilly had her pediatrician appointment yesterday. I love our new doctor. Lilly weighs 14 lbs 2 oz (50%) and is 25 3/4 inches tall (85%). The doctor told me Lilly is perfect and that she looks like a dumpling. She told me that Lilly will probably have my body shape. You would have thought Lilly was dying though the way she carried on about her shots. She cried the whole way out of the building and for another 5 minutes in the car. It was embarrassing sitting there in the waiting room and making her next appointment with her screaming.

I think that is it. Angela - I got Gretchen and Jake's pictures. They are so cute. Thank you for thinking of us!