Hi There trebellangeminired....phew! welcome to the vine!
Well .....YOU CAN DO IT! beekeeping has lots to learn, BUT you really can and do learn as you go and beekeepers are only to pleased to help others get started. Please don't be put off by all the book stuff.
Try and get on a course it's a great place to start and you will meet some lovely people. The hardest part really is getting the kit! and you have got that almost sorted, it should be a lot more easy for you. You will love having bees I feel sure. Remember that a lot (most) of the books are geared towards you producing maximum amounts of honey, if you are not so worried about that and wish to enjoy your bees for the love of them and to get some honey, then don't look back- GET those girls!!! Lots of honey will come with time as will your knowledge of bee keeping!
Just do it! ENJOY :-)