St. Louis, Skype and other Random things

We are finally in the middle stages of moving to St. Louis!!! YAY! After spending a week there the first part of January, we have decided its final, we are moving. Although the weather was freezing and it snowed five inches while we were there, it didn't ruin our plans. Suprisingly, people actually knew how to drive in the snow and there was more than ONE snow plow. House hunting was a little trying to say the least. We spent 3 solid days looking at every house that was for rent in the St. Louis and surrounding subarbs. Finally the very last house that we looked at was great!! It was a good thing too, because Anthony was feeling totally deflated and I was just tired and ready to just give up, so it was a blessing that it worked out. It has a huge yard and a really neat fire pit and patio, that I think will be great to have in the spring, summer and fall. We were approved for the house and we will hopefully be moving in the middle of Feburary.

Also, in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of packing, trying to figuare out a game plan and just everyday life our beloved laptop finally died for the last time. After reviving it almost everyday for a month it finally could not be revived. So last Friday Anthony and I ventured out, armed with a limited budget and of course two different ideas of what we needed. I, of course just wanted to get a cheap computer that would do just what we needed and nothing else. On the other hand Anthony had bigger ideas. As we walked through the doors of Best Buy, I thought to myself, 'this can not end well.' Well, we actually compromised, which was an amazing feat because I usually just give in and just let him have his way, especially when it comes to electronics. However, the laptop we bought is great! What we love most about it is that is has a camera built in and last night we discovered how to use SKYPE. What a cool invention! The first people we skyped...my parents. It was great fun and the dogs on both ends of the country were completely freaked out that they could hear voices of people that they knew but couldn't figure out where it was coming from! I think Kirby that he was hearing voices in his head and kept looking up at the ceiling as if God was talking to him! It was hilarious!

Lastly, I think I have picked out all the vegetables that I am going to grow this season. I have been reading as much as I can about Missouri and it sounds like a great state for gardening, there are clubs, groups, magazines and newsletter all about gardening just for the state. Anthony and I have been looking up all the great farmer's markets and restaurants that are all organic and sustainable! It's really becoming a HUGE movement, what a great thing to be a part of. We are so excited to get up there, move in and begin exploring our new city! What an adventure!