Alright, so here is a bit more of an actual update of what's going on down here in P-town, AZ. We've been here for almost 2 months now and still trying to get used to the heat. Although, we've got to the point now where 93 degrees (the usual temp after sundown) feels pretty good. Sad, I know. We have been assured that you never get used to the heat. And our hopes of enjoying the cooler temperatures in the fall were slightly dampened when a lady I met at the RS broadcast said she doesn't mind the summer because it's supposed to be hot. Instead, she hates the fall because you expect it to get cooler, and it doesn't. So, we're now looking forward to the winter. Never thought I'd ever say that. Haha.
Aside from the heat, we've had fun getting to know people a little better in our ward and we've enjoyed being able to spend time with Kyle's sister, Staci, and her family, plus my aunts Melissa and Jill and their families. Kyle's parents have come down a couple of times also which has been fun. Last week, Vicki (his mom) taught me and the grandkids (Staci and Kirk's kids) how to make butter mints and spudnuts, family recipes for those melt-in-your mouth after-dinner mints and donuts made with mashed potatoes. They were really tasty and a lot of fun to make. (Kyle was pretty adamant about me being a part of the mint making because they are his favorite Christmas tradition. Well, to eat them that is. ;) I'm glad that I got to be a part of the process and would have done it even if he hadn't been so...clear about his wish for me to learn. :P )
When we're not playing...Kyle's working at the County Attorney's office and learning a lot. He has just about 2 more weeks until he gets his results for the AZ bar exam. So we are anxiously awaiting that news. I try to keep busy looking for a job, keeping the house in order, and teaching violin lessons on Saturdays. Right now I only have one student, but her mom is helping me find more.
Below are a few pics of our first couple of months here.
Here I am eating our first meal in our apartment on our "table". Yes, it's a box. And though I look pretty cozy, Kyle had a little more difficulty getting comfortable having legs twice as long as mine. Oh, and the reason we're eating on a box is because our furniture and most everything else didn't get delivered to us until about 3 days after we got here. By the way, thanks again Mom and Dad for helping us drive from Denver! It would have been difficult without you and much less entertaining. :)
This is my wonderful husband being patient with me as we decide where to hang our pictures.
Here he is on the other side of the room. After reviewing the pics, we went with above the TV.
The realtor who tried to help us find a place to live invited us to a Diamondbacks game. So this is us the day after we got here.
And here is Kyle brushing up on his golf swing this past Saturday. After teaching me some pointers, he showed me how the more-experienced golfer does it. I was very impressed with how far he got the ball to go.
Here I am eating our first meal in our apartment on our "table". Yes, it's a box. And though I look pretty cozy, Kyle had a little more difficulty getting comfortable having legs twice as long as mine. Oh, and the reason we're eating on a box is because our furniture and most everything else didn't get delivered to us until about 3 days after we got here. By the way, thanks again Mom and Dad for helping us drive from Denver! It would have been difficult without you and much less entertaining. :)
This is my wonderful husband being patient with me as we decide where to hang our pictures.
Here he is on the other side of the room. After reviewing the pics, we went with above the TV.
The realtor who tried to help us find a place to live invited us to a Diamondbacks game. So this is us the day after we got here.
And here is Kyle brushing up on his golf swing this past Saturday. After teaching me some pointers, he showed me how the more-experienced golfer does it. I was very impressed with how far he got the ball to go.
