Grow where you're planted!

Our first three weeks in Moscow, Idaho have been great. On Sunday I was asked to introduce myself in Relief Society and tell everyone my favorite thing about Moscow, so far. Without a a doubt, my answer was...the people. We have been blessed to meet wonderful people in our short time here in Moscow. We have great neighbors; varying in age, stage in life, occupation and religion (this was a change from our rather homogenous surroundings in Provo). We have been so impressed with the wonderful and interesting people in David's class. We have been especially grateful for the kind and fun people we have met in our ward.

I have received a question from several people that goes a little something like this: "Is it hard to really feel like settling in and meeting people when you know you are moving again so soon...?" David and I have talked about this at times. The reality is that over the next 10-12 years we probably won't spend more then 3 years in any one place at a time. And so, our goal is to "grow where we are planted." Right now we are in Moscow. Though it will be short-lived, we hope to put our whole hearts into it. We have already begun to reap wonderful blessings from our time here. I am sure we will find this to be the case with each place we go, and with each new season of our lives.

A few great Moscow memories...

The Lentil Festival:
A 350 gallon pot of Lentil chili!

Delicious!


Spokane Temple trip on my birthday...


Driving Range Date...(notice the beautiful backdrop/scenery)



A couple of things we love about Moscow...

We Got WWAMIed...

That was the joke of the day at all of the medical school orientation events! What does it mean to get WWAMIed? Well, basically it means to get accepted to a fantastic medical school (University of Washington) in a beautiful place (Seattle)just to spend your fist year in one of the "prestigious" WWAMI locations (Washington (most people's first choice - not considered WWAMIed) Wyoming, Alaska, Montana or... IDAHO) So here we are, Moscow Idaho. Please note the long "o" sound that should be made at the end of the word "Moscow" according to the locals. Some may call it being WWAMIed...we call it blessed.

David gets to spend his first year here at the University of Idaho with only 40 students, very attentive administration and great faculty. As I had the opportunity to mingle with many students and faculty during orientation I was so impressed and appreciative of the caliber of people and sincere concern for the students. What accomplished and incredible people. We keep saying our prayers of gratitude that we even get to be here.

U of I Vandal paraphernalia aside...Moscow is a beautiful and fun town with great people. We have loved our ward, our neighbors and everything we have been introduced to so far. And just wait...the Lentil Festival isn't even until this weekend! For those that don't know, a Lentil is a bean...and yes, they have a festival for it! Can't wait! I will be sure to post pictures.

Here are some pics from orientation and David's first week. Once I figure out how to get our camera card in our new computer, I will post some pics of the house, the gorgeous Palouse Valley, and...the upcoming Lentil festival! Love to all of our family and friends. We miss you! Come visit :)

David's Orientation Rafting Trip


He's on the left..




First day of school...headed to the bus stop!


First "Scrub In"

Moving to Moscow..., Idaho!

Friday we drove the moving truck up to Moscow with Summer's parents.  We've moved into a great place that is just a hair bigger than our place in provo.  funny how an extra baththroom and an extra closet make it seem like quite the upgrade!  We're just getting settled, with lots of adventures ahead, but here are a few pictures.