Exploring KC

Thank you to all for your prayers. We are finally (sort of) settling into a routine. We are still both looking for jobs, but have some possibilities opening up in the next few weeks. John is really enjoying his classes and his time in the prayer room, and I am starting to get that second trimester energy a little.

Since we have such different schedules, we love getting to catch up on Saturdays, and sometimes get out of the house and explore Kansas City. Here are some pics from some of our outings.

 We discovered an amazing Farmer's Market a couple of weeks ago in an area called City Market. We thought that was great, and THEN, we found the Bloom Baking Company. The guy outside was giving samples, so we tentatively tried one (we're not people to pass up free samples). And surprise surprise!! He studied in France and makes real French pastries. This is me with my Pain Au Chocolat! Only those who have been pregnant and had cravings for things that they cannot get in this country will understand my elation at that pain au chocolat!!

 We tried a Southern fast food chain: Church's Fried Chicken. It was pretty good.

 

A walk along the Missouri river, looking over to Kansas.

 

We were so excited to discover the Chinatown Market so close to home. It carries all the Asian products we've come to love, and it even smells authentic!!

 

John has been wanting Kimchi. I think he feels he aught to have pregnant cravings, too.

  

This afternoon, we enjoyed the fall sunshine by doing some yard work. I raked and John moved. The pictures give you two views of the yard: one from the house, and one toward the house. 

 

 One of the reasons John has been so busy is trying to sell our moving truck and buy me a car. After weeks of searching, testing, and hassles, we finally bought one!! My car's the Toyota on the left, and of course, the good ole' Volvo.

 

And finally, here's a photo update of the baby bump. 18 weeks!! The kid's having a growth spurt!