Lots to learn

Our first few days in our new house have been fantastic. We are LOVING the space, and especially loving the pool :) Even though we only moved 25 minutes from our old town, we have lots to learn about Fishers. I, of course, have already found Target , a good pizza place, and a great park for the kids. We have lots to learn about our new area, but so far, so good. Along with the area, we have a great deal to learn about taking care of a pool! Even though I grew up with a pool, I don't have the slightest idea about how to take care of one. Thus far, all has been fine, but today, the pool is cloudy. I tested it- and its low on chlorine- so off to the pool store we go after the kids wake from their nap. I'm going to ask if one of their pool guys can come out and explain how to take care of it, and get us started on the right track.
Busy day tomorrow as our semi load of belongings FINALLY ARRIVES- we have been missing our stuff for the last 4 months! It's going to be like Christmas for Reese when she opens all the boxes of her toys! Luckily, my parents are coming tomorrow and staying for 4 or 5 days, so they are able to help out with the kids while Kyle and I get things situated. I'm sure there will also be lots of swimming this weekend. We also hope to hit up the Zoo and Children's Museum.
Kyle and I both got lucky this week as we each had a friend in town- both of whom were here for work. Lauren- a friend from college- coincidentally was only working about 35 minutes from my house, so we met up halfway in Carmel (a CUTE town with tons of shops and restaurants) for dinner on Tuesday night. It was so great to catch up and here about all her wedding plans as she is having a destination wedding next May in Florida. Mike- a graduate school friend of Kyle's, was also in Indy this week for work, and came out last night for dinner and drinks and spent the night with us since his flight took off this morning. We haven't seen him since I was pregnant with Reese, so he was happy to see the kids and Reese loved playing with him.
Reese is so happy in her new house- and gave Mike the full tour last night. She is also excited to start swimming lessons soon. I found an HSE (Hamilton South Eastern- the local school district) swim student who is a Junior on the team. He gives private lessons during the summer for kids to earn some extra money. Luckily, he lives just up the road- so we will be starting those the week after next for 9 sessions. For only $95 she gets 9 lessons- where as any other swim school around was $160 for 6 sessions, and that was not one on one!
We have also found the Fishers library- and already are looking into story and craft hours. So, thus far, we love our  new spot and our happy to finally have a place we can call "home!" I hope you can see the picture below- Lauren and I out for dinner.