"You Have Arrived!"

That is what our GPS said to us on Saturday: "You have arrived." Here we are in beautiful Williamsburg, and already we love it. We have been delighted by how friendly people are and how many families there are in the area. Also, we have already checked out the law building at William & Mary and the professors were friendly and introduced themselves to us and the building is very nice. Our LDS bishop also came by and spent an hour visiting with us and just being generally great by answering our questions and giving us some counsel. As far as the history, well, we went to the shops at Colonial Williamsburg and plan to tour the historic area more this week. The weather is familiar to us because it's hot and humid and that's what we grew up with. I've realized in my vast experience (i.e. living in dry and living in humid) that I really prefer moisture in the air; I like humidity. In my experience talking to other people, this view is unusual, but it is true for me anyway even if it isn't popular.

As far as moving in, we have been fortunate to get in and get set up in about a week. We could only do this so quickly because my in-laws came down (bringing a few more things with them that my parents had been storing) and they helped watch Caleb and run errands so that we could get all set up. Also, they brought their van, so when we found a couch for $60 at the thrift store DAV (Disables American Veterans), we could use their van to bring it home. This is the first actual couch (rather than a futon) that we have owned in our marriage-- and it only cost us $60, pretty sweet! We loved having Patrick's parents here and I think they had a good time being here and seeing the sights, but we are also looking forward to settling into our bedrooms and into our own routine. We miss those we love back in Utah, but in general, life is sweet and we are happy.

Goodbye, Daniel and Michelle and your family

Goodbye, Libby and your family

Goodbye, Brother Brigham and all things offered by your university.

Hello, Mr. Jefferson and your beautiful capital

Hello, Grandpa, and thanks for coming to help us

Hello, Grandma, and thanks for carrying couches, assembling bookshelves, making meals, and everything else you've done.