So, initial thoughts of Nebraska...I love it! I remember when we lived in Hawaii, we had a neighbor from Omaha. They hated Hawaii and were anxious to get back to Nebraska. I just couldn't understand the appeal. But after being here, I can see why they love it so much. Now, I wouldn't go so far as to say it is better than Hawaii, because really, nothing can compare to the beauty and weather in Hawaii. But the midwest has something that the rest of the country just doesn't have and that's really, I mean REALLY nice people. I just can't believe how friendly everyone is here. I guess the nice people will have to make up for the really COLD winters of Nebraska.
Mario did a great job picking out the house. I think I wrote in an older post about choosing between newer and older home. After seeing both neighborhoods and houses, Mario definitely chose the better home and neighborhood. This neighborhood reminds me of living in a park, a quiet park. The big beautiful trees, green grass, and lots of squirrels and birds are perfect. The house is big with lots of space for the kids. I wish my kitchen was a little bigger, but I can't complain. Many neighbors have come over to meet us and bring us treats. I think we are going to really love it here. Our landlord came by the other day and she said her kids really miss this home. I sure hope they don't decide to move back in the next 3 years.
We first arrived in Omaha at 1 am Monday morning 2 weeks ago. That evening we got a call from the YW President's family asking if we wanted to meet them at DQ and then go to the park. Then they invited Erin to go to a pool party later that evening. Then next night was a Youth Temple trip and they invited Eric and Erin to enjoy a movie night afterwards. Then the kids spent the next several afternoons swimming with the youth and hanging out with the neighborhood kids. That was such a relief that the kids were able to make instant friends.
Melissa and her boys came late Saturday night and stayed for a week. My boys feel they were gipped a day because they came late at night and left the following Saturday early in the morning. But it was a great week and we enjoyed having them visit. We did lots of fun activities, mostly things that I had bought Groupons for while still living in Tucson. On Monday we went to Jumpin' Jax which has several indoor bounce houses. Mario sprained his ankle so Melissa had to help me go pick up some dressers that I bought for the twins off Craigslist. On Tuesday, I think we just played Legos. Wednesday we went to the Omaha zoo which was just voted best in the country. My military membership was not only a great deal but also includes unlimited IMAX movies. On Thursday we went to Papio Fun Park and rode Go Karts, played miniature golf, threw water balloons, played laser tag, and jumped on more bounce houses. Melissa and I also worked on accessorizing Erin's new room while she was away at girls' camp. On Friday, the kids enjoyed seeing Madagascar 3 at the movies. Eric was brave and agreed to take 3 eight-year-olds to spare Melissa and I of having to see the movie. It was nice having them here. I think Eric really enjoyed have Melissa around because she would stay up late every night to watch movies with him, except for the one night he ditched her to go see Men in Black with some friends.
I wish they could stay longer but I know they had lots of plans back in Missouri and I still had lots to get done around the house. We finally started getting pictures up yesterday. So the home is starting to shape up nicely.
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