Adam

I’m what you might call a casual eater. I like to savor the taste of my milk. Really, its better that way!

And by the way, all the people that say milk tastes better cold really don’t know what they are talking about. People should trust the experts, like me.

I think my next adventure will be to taste something my mom calls "Oreo" with my milk.

Hillbilly Central

We have arrived! Well, it really is not that bad, but we are having a great time out here in East Tennessee. Adam, the hardest one to convince, is really loving it out here! He is becoming pro at cooing and stinky pooing. At his last doctor's visit he weighed in at a whopping 11 lbs. 14 oz. and measured in at 22.5 inches (though it looks like he's grown longer than just an inch...and his clothes will tell you the same thing).

We moved into our apartment when our things arrived on the 14th and there are still lots and lots of boxes...some unpacked, but most still packed. Brian looked for over half an hour last night looking for the rice cooker...but to no avail. We had potatoes instead. Personally, the potatoes were great...even better than rice.

Brian is enjoying his new job and all the associated training. If you had any questions about how to avoid slips, trips, or falls in a work place setting, I am confident he would know. The first key is to not tie your own shoe strings together! Really though, many of the training sessions (in person or computerized) have been instructive and beneficial.

My new job as mom has been different than the old job as a teacher. I've found that I need a list and a calendar with different things to do each day. Otherwise, I don't feel like I've accomplished much after feeding Adam 5 times and changing 6 diapers while Brian is at work becoming an accomplished engineer. I'm working on compiling a schedule containing things to do for each day of the week...and THE list that I can check off when I get those somethings done for each day. There's something about checking things off a list that is so...uh, satisfying. :)

Well, that's the most recent update. And seeing as we don't have internet yet, new posts won't be frequent...sorry. But we love you all very much and will update as soon as we can.

Welcome!

Well, we've finally gotten into gear and put together a website for all you adoring fans of ours...well, of Adam's that want to see more pictures. Adam is the latest and coolest addition to our family. He joined us on March 21st and squeezed into life at a whopping 8 lbs. 7 oz. and is now, 4 weeks later, finally back to his birth weight. As most babies, he eats, sleeps, and makes wet and/or messy diapers all day. To our delight, he also makes funny faces and loves to snuggle with any warm body (preferably a person). He's content and happy to be here (as far as we can tell...).

Life is going well for the Daniels' family. Brian is graduating this weekend from BYU and we're both super excited! Brian doesn't have any more classes and homework and can stay home and play with Adam and I. I am super stoked to have my husband back and actually see him at night and even during the day. :)

In two weeks, the first week of May, we're being packed up and moved to Kingsport, Tennessee. Brian has accepted a job with Eastman Chemical and will be starting on May 7th. While I'm not thrilled that it will take 10-12 days for the movers to get our stuff out there...I'm thrilled that we don't have to move it ourselves.

Brian's sister is getting married right before we move, so we're lucky enough to get to see most of the family before we head out...we're excited to see everyone and spend time making some great memories and Grandma of course will take pictures (I'm so glad!) because if there isn't a picture of it, well, it just didn't happen. Looking back, it's true...I'm glad Grandma is so diligent at taking pictures so we can remember all the great times we have together. She's wonderful!

Well folks, that's the update for now. Hopefully we'll get another update either before we move, or shortly after when we get settled into the apartment. Hope all is well with you and that life is wonderful!