Tennessians? Tennessigians? Tenneys? Forget it...Southerners.

Well, we made it. We're Southerners! Now that we're so far away from our friends it will be nice to have a place to keep you up to date on life at the Hairs.

So far it has been interesting in Memphis. It's blazing hot, with temperatures the last 3 days in the triple digits, and the humidity adds another 5 degrees to that. They call it the "heat index." I guess the heat has killed 13 people in Memphis this month. Air conditioning is such a blessing! I'm already afraid of our electric bill, but there is nothing to be done. I, too, fear the inevitable bugs. The spray our apartment buildings weekly. Can you believe that would even be necessary? I've never come face to face with a roach, but the encounter can't be too far off. Memphis news is also rather bleak; a shooting here, a shooting there, here a shooting, there a shooting, everywhere a shooting shooting. We're blessed to live 20 miles outside the heart of Memphis and are in what seems to be a safer neighborhood.

On the up-side (yes, there are positives to living here, as well) the landscape is beautiful. From brown and dusty desert Utah to the lush and green trees of Tennessee, it is gorgeous out here...and apparently we're in a drought! Also, it's going to be fun living so close to such a big city. We drove through downtown Memphis today and I can't wait to visit all the shops, restaurants, playhouses, local music bars, etc. Interstate 40 connects Nashville and Memphis and is called the "Music Highway" because of all the musical history tied to both cities. Nashville largely for country and Memphis for rock and roll. It will be fun to experience the local music scene, hopefully something we'll be able to do from time to time, though it will be difficult with a baby.

We've had Jason's parents with us this last week, helping us get settled, and it has been wonderful having them around. Between his mom taking care of Adelyn while we unpack and his dad fixing our dryer that was mangled in transit, their presence has been extremely appreciated. I will miss living near family. Well, I will miss living near anyone that I know, actually. It will take time.

Well, friends, thanks for reading our blog. We'll try to post regularly. Enjoy!