Settling in...

Okay, so I have worked the last 6 days so I haven't been able to get out and see any more, BUT - I've met a few of my neighbors and it's so funny - they actually have a welcome packet for my street/circle that tells a short life story about every person, including their emergency contact information. What?:) It's actually really cute. Everyone has been so nice. M has a kid named Ben that comes in to walk her while I'm at work and this week, I got a note from him that said M got into a fight with another dog, so: she did not get her treat that day:). I love it! He's really sweet with her. It snowed on my way in to work the other morning, just a few flurries... but definitely snow. I don't know if I'm prepared for this....:)

The Falls!

I went exploring at Shoshone Falls today, also known as "The Niagara of the West". The water actually falls higher from these falls; there's your factoid for the day:). And the second picture: it seems every new place holds a hazard for M!:) I'm settled in my new place so I threw a picture on here of it - it's great! I have a brand new townhome WITH a garage. It could be a shack and still be great as long as it had a garage:) ha ha. I have a neighbor kid who's going to take M out after school and other than that, nothing much is going on. I'm missing everyone a lot. This is always my favorite time of year, but it's not as much fun when you don't know anybody. In time...

Twin Falls!

Okay, so - the job is going okay, I'm still not in an apartment yet, but I'm working on it. Hopefully, by next week.... In order to get into "Magic Valley" (as Twin Falls is called) you have to cross over the Snake River Gorge. It's absolutely gorgeous. In the canyon, there are 2 golf courses and a waterfront park. The pictures don't even do it justice. All I can say is, you need to come and see me!!! Just 5 miles down the road are the Shoshone Falls, also known as the Niagara of the West. I think I'll hit that this weekend unless I'm busy moving in. Anyway - M and I walked the rim of the canyon today and watched the base jumpers who jump near the bridge. I think that might have to be my next big adventure since skydiving!!! We'll see:)

South Dakota to Wyoming!

Alright, I spent last night in Rapid City, SD and did some exploring today. I think the 1st picture is self-explanatory. The 2nd one is M riding through the Black Hills near Mt Rushmore and the third is the largest town in Wyoming. The funniest part was that there was actually a sign advertising the town park... I had to stop and take a picture and I'm still laughing:) AND - I saw a sign that read "24HOUR TOE SERVICE"... WHAT?!? Life is different in this part of town...:) More updates to come...

IDAHO??!

Okay, to all of my loyal readers, I apologize for my disappearance. I've been at Mom and Dad's and... it's easy to get sucked into the chaos of everyday life:). I am going to Idaho! I have no idea what I'm going to do there, maybe I'll learn to ski, hopefully do a little whitewater rafting. We'll see. I leave Wednesday, stopping to see my favorite uncle in Kansas City! I will give updates from the road: I'm planning on doing a little sightseeing on my way, so get ready!! There will be pictures:) M is packing and we are SO excited! Love you guys,

ROADKILL!

Okay, posting again!:) I spent the day driving along the Mississippi and visiting preserved sugar cane plantations. It was VERY hot but very interesting and enjoyable. AND - check out the roadkill I found! I pulled over and took a pic - I was in the real swampland. It was so cool...

Okay, Okay...

Okay, Okay... I'll start posting again. Hopefully something exciting will happen. I have 6 weeks left in "naawleans" as they like to say down here:) Should we start taking bets on where I go next?:) I don't have any pics because I left my camera at Mom and Dad's. For those of you who haven't heard, Kate's moving further north in Minnesota but I don't know where because... oh yea, YOU HAVEN'T CALLED ME, KATE:) Anyway, M and I are just hanging out, trying to stay cool cause it's so hot here. The girls I work with are laughing at me because apparently, we're having a mild summer... oh- and I found out today that sometimes they get alligators in the lake at my apartment (it used to be a swamp?) I fear for M's life...