Day 4: Kansas to Colorado & Day 5: First full day in CO

Our final day of driving went pretty quick and was uneventful. We got into town about 1pm Mountain time (two hours behind Eastern time) and then a couple hours later several guys came to help us unload the truck. One of their wives, Val, came and helped me stay organized and unpack the kitchen. It turned into a very long and exhausting day/evening while we tried to keep from drowning under all the boxes. Needless to say we were SO tired by the time we got to bed.

Today, we got a lot done and things are starting to shape up in the apartment. Since we are planning to only be here a few months, we are trying to unpack only what we will need or want in that short time. We also made our first outing today: we returned the truck and trailer (hooray!), went to Walmart for groceries and a microwave, and went to Home Depot. Then, we went to church - Ryan has friends who have planted a church here and their service is at 4pm. We were also extremely blessed that a couple from church had brought us dinner to take home! What an amazing favor that was. It was spaghetti with homemade sauce, garlic bread, and caesar salad complete with croutons, parmesan, and dressing. I was so so happy that that meal was provided. I also picked up my first Denver Post for the coupons. There will be no break from couponing!

Tonight was our first time leaving Grover alone since before we left Raleigh. He seemed to handle it just fine and has already chosen his favorite sleep spot and look out point by the patio doors. He also had a blast making new friends yesterday with the people who helped us unload the truck.

In other news, it snowed today! It was less than an inch but it covered the trees and the ground. It's certainly not debilitating to the city here like it is in NC. The show must go on - and it did. No biggie for these mountain people :). It's also amazing how not cold it is when it's cold! It was 30 at one point during the snow and I was shocked when I found out it was actually that cold. So it's true! The cold isn't really cold. Wacky.

Ok so we still dont have internet but when we do I promise pictures. I know some of you are dying for that.

Goodnight!

*Side note: the demographic of people at Walmart here is completely different. They all looked pretty normal. The stereotype of Walmart people perhaps is lost west of the Mississippi. It's kinda nice.