We are here.... we are here... we are here

We are finally here and trying to establish some semblance of a routine. We arrived late on a Saturday, much thanks to Anne, Andrew and Danielle who helped us get here. The Elder's Quorum helped us unload and the bishop brought us dinner. We appreciated all of that because we were really tired. We unpacked for a few days and then headed to Idaho to spend 4th of July with Brian's family. It was nice to see everyone. The boys rode their motorcycles everyday. They can just ride around Brian's mom's house, pretty much unattended.

Amanda and Tyler made the very long trek from Tucson to spend the holiday with us. It was great to spend time with them. Tyler went shooting with the boys the first night they were there. Brian and his brother weren't expecting much from the city boy. There was none of the requisite bragging out of Tyler, so they were shocked when he not only shot better than anyone there, he was one of the best they'd seen. I asked if there was some sort of contest we could enter Tyler into and make some money off of him.

All the boys rode their motorcycles in the parade. I'll post a picture later. Lillian caught all the candy that the parade participants threw. She took her job very seriously.

Brian blessed the baby on Sunday. It was really nice. Tyler and Brian's cousin's husband, also named Brian, were able to participate.

And now to the baby... he cries.... A LOT. I'm pretty sure he has colic. You can even ask Amanda, she was a witness to this. He fusses and wants to eat, but then spits up because he's overfed. It's mostly in the afternoons, but can spill over into the morning, or night. He is an ok sleeper. He usually goes for about 3-4 hours and then is up every 2 hours from when he last woke. Meaning, if he's up at 2 and goes back to sleep at 2:30... he's up at 4, not 4:30. I'm still trying to nurse him, but it's frustrating with him crying so much. When Brian's gone, and I'm here alone... I may have to put him down and go outside. The crying can really been overwhelming.

We haven't yet been able to go to church. The kids are still desperate for friends. There is a primary activity this Sat. that they're going to go to. Hopefully it will result in friends.

I have met some of my neighbors. I was invited to go to the movies with a group of 10 women that go every month. Brian let me go and I had a good time. We saw The Proposal. I thought it was super funny. It was nice to get out. I wish it was to dinner instead of the movies because I didn't get to talk to very many of the women. The movies aren't conducive to talking.

The house is nice. The view is unbelieveable. We are trying to unpack one box a day. We're babystepping. We miss everyone. We have not found replacement friends or family yet. Please come and visit.