We did it!

Tonight Arlee and I made the first fire in the wood burning stove. There is something called a flue that you are supposed to open. I wasn't sure which way was open, until the smoke came pouring out. I ran for the fire extinguisher in hopes that I could put out the fire to get less smoke in my house. Then I realized I didn't know how to use it and I could probably just fix it by messing with the flue. Well I stopped the smoke, but then it put out the fire. (no extinguisher needed lol)
I tried several ways of doing the flue, shutting the door, opening the door, lighting again and again and again, etc. Finally, I gave up called my parents and asked them what I was doing wrong. Puzzled my mom quickly- she gave me to my dad. Talk to him for awhile. Sent him a few pictures of what I was talking about. Then finally i figured it out... with his help on trial and error. WAAA-LAAAA! We have FIRE that stays  and no smoke in my house.
After Arlee and I gave each other High-Fives, clapped and cheered. The two chicks did it, before Hans got home and figured it out really quick. WE DID IT! OH YEAH!
Totally feel accomplished. Now I just need a shower, one that doesn't involve smoke, please.