If he is current on all shots that means he will have one shot or so, you should probably wait until having at least two but at best all three rounds of shots before letting him walk around just anywhere. Parvo and distemper are hardcore diseases and they can get it from just walking around where a dog has been that had it, even YEARS after that dog was there.

i freeze the kongs. it makes it last so much longer and more of a challenge for them to get the food out vs them just licking it to death and only lasts a few minutes

Thanks for all of the help everyone, I appreciate it! I now have a running list of things to do and suggestions.

Sunday is the big day that we get to pick him up! Somewhat nervous, I want to make sure that everything is done correctly. After reading all of my books, they stress how important the pups first few weeks at home are, I hope I don't screw anything up!! We'll be home with him for at least the first week, so he'll have 24/7 attention. Still working on a name, and I'll post some pics when we get him home.
Thanks for the help everyone, I appreciate it!

I think the biggest mistake I've seen made is letting the pup do/get away with things that he wouldn't be able to do as an adult. My fiance's grandmother irritates the hell out of me, she gave the family's shelter lab pup shoes and socks to chew on when she was little that were old and worn. Then she expected her not to chew socks and shoes the we DID wear when she got older! She's since broken the habit, but it was still annoying.

I bet you're excited! Congrats on the new pup! You will have tons of fun.