The Eagle has landed

I'm writing you from my new home in Wilmington, N.C. looking out over a beautiful backyard with the sun glinting off the leaves and the birds chirping as they light on my windowsill (not really). My host is an older, single, southern lady, Mary Lou, certainly one of a kind. I'll be attending a few appointments today and Friday, but otherwise I don't officially begin work until Monday, October 9th. Today is a day for exploration (and finding a grocery store that isn't as expensive as Harris Teeter). I hope to have more exciting news with my next post or two.

Oh, Baby!

We went to Florida this weekend to welcome the newest member of our family, Miss Arianna Rae Howell, born Wednesday, September 27, 2006. She was born at 11:24 am, weighing 8 lbs, 8 oz, and was 20 inches long. Proud parents Karen and Marty were a little tired, but beaming with joy. Josh and I were so thankful to share in welcoming our first niece! I feel the need to spoil her rotten...do babies like Godiva?