Louisiana Part 2

Sunday
First off, my family went to church. My mom and Ariel and I went to the Monroe ward, and my dad went to the Ruston ward.
We sat in the Monroe chapel for a while before anyone else got there (we were early because Dad had to drop us off and get to the Ruston ward on time). We thought for a while that we might not be overwhelmed with hellos from people we didn't know. Then the women showed up. We were introduced to half the ward, I'm sure, and everybody was extremely friendly. The woman who sat behind us in Sacrament Meeting spoke a little Japanese and Spanish, which made my mom very happy.
After Sacrament Meeting, Ariel and I were whisked away to Sunday School by a guy called Big John, who lived up to his name. I felt like I had been run over by a bus of friendliness when Sarah Katherine found me, and I was introduced to everyone several times.
Sunday School started, and there were so many Southern accents around that I felt like I was in Huckleberry Finn.
In Young Women's, I shocked everyone by revealing that my high school has no football team. They had no idea what we could do without a football team - it was crazy!
After church, we talked to Bishop Coenen about the area while we waited for Dad to pick us up. Then we drove around and looked at houses, and even went into one open house.
We were invited to the Coenen's house for dinner, so we went to their house and socialized for quite a while. I think I know all the older children now. I spent a while talking to Emily, who's in seventh grade. I quite liked her. The missionaries were also over for dinner, as were the Morrises, who have two daughters that are each a year younger than Ariel and I. We all ate and socialized a lot. Sister Coenen had gotten chocolate milk for me after hearing that I really like it - I can't believe how incredibly nice people are here!
We eventually came home, and then fell asleep.

Monday
Ariel and I started the day off with Seminary at 6:10. Sister Morris, who was at dinner last night, taught the lesson. I had the hardest time staying awake. I felt really bad, but man, I just need to sleep more!
After Seminary, we darted back to the apartment to get my backpack for Ariel to take to the school she was shadowing at that day. Then we drove around more neighborhoods, and I fell asleep. Again.
Then Mom and Dad and I met with our real estate agent, who drove us around to a bunch of different houses. It was interesting at first, but eventually got really boring. And I was tired and hungry. I did try a wrap from this one sandwich place; it had seasame seeds and olives in it.
We picked Ariel up, and heard about her day, and now we're back at the apartment, exchanging info with Ariel while Dad naps. And I think I need a nap too.