20 weeks

halfway there :)

A Quick Trip to Manhattan

Yesterday we made a quick trip to Manhattan to visit my brother and his family. He is deploying for his 3rd time back to Iraq in a month, so we wanted to visit while we can. It was a great seeing their new home, baby Noah, and a surprise visit from my best friend from college! I was so confused when their doorbell rang and they said it was for me. I went to answer it and it was Charisa! They invited her over for me which was AWESOME. It was a lovely time with friends and family, just wish it had lasted longer.

Here's me with my nephew Noah (decked out in KSU)! I can't believe how fast he is growing-we still praise the Lord for the miracle!

My cute nieces :)

Yep, it's true. Grant and I are expecting an addition to our family. I am in my 2nd trimester and due in March. We are of course thrilled about this, but it does bring a lot to think about along with it. Not to mention the morning sickness..ugh! So glad it is finally starting to slow down and I hear you get your energy back in 2nd trimester. I hope so, because I don't get much done by sleeping 15 to 20 hours a day! I still don't have my obvious baby bump yet (just a little pooch!), but I've been told to be patient, because soon enough I will feel huge. Everyone keeps asking if we want a boy or girl. Doesn't matter to us, just a healthy baby. But I will be honest, the wait to find out pink or blue is killing me! Oh March hurry up...

Noah Daniel Hunt

Exciting news. My nephew Noah was born 7.15.10 around 6 am at KU Med! I got to watch my nieces and newphews in the waiting room-for 18 hours straight. Thankfully Aaron, Jen, and Grant were all there at times to help out or else I wouldn't have survived. Keeping kids in a room that small for 18 hours is a challenge! Even though the night was long, it was well worth it when Noah was born completely healthy and totally cute! He was a huge answer to prayer. My parents came to visit and we all celebrated at Fogo de Chao on the plaza. It was a blessed time with family and big reason for celebration.

Precious baby Noah in NICU

Playing dress up in the waiting room

Happy parents to a healthy baby boy!

Great having my parents visiting!

Very proud aunties and uncles!

Wheat Harvest

Grant and I have been in Moundridge, KS the past five days to help his dad with wheat harvest. It was a learning experience for me since I didn't grow up on a farm. We had a really good time despite the 12-15 hour days in the field and blistering 90 degree weather. Thankfully the combine was air conditioned which is where we spent most of the time. Of course being a girl got me out of some of the work. I took full advantage of that at times and hung out with my mother-in-law instead. Now that wheat harvest is over, I can proudly say that I have driven a combine and a diesel truck, learned a lot about wheat and other crops, and have grown a sincere appreciation for agriculture and small scale farming. Although I enjoyed the time there, I am most definitely a city girl at heart and couldn't wait to see downtown KC on our way home!

Daniel: Integrity and Prophecy

A couple of girlfriends and I just completed a 12 week study on the incredible book of Daniel. We went through a Beth Moore dvd series and workbook which I found to be quite challenging , but so worthwhile. Here is a brief synopsis of the valuable truths I have taken from the book of Daniel.

1. God's sovereignty. To miss God's sovereignty in the book of Daniel is to miss the point entirely!

2. To be resolved like Daniel and full of integrity in such an enticing, Babylonian-like world. The Babylon mentality and motto "I am and there is no one besides me" (Isaiah 47:8) is still the heart cry of our excessive, self-seeking culture today. As Christians, we must never grow accustomed to the decaying morals and standards around us.

3. We can be deliverd from the fiery trials in life. The dividend? Our faith is refined. We must seek Him for help in times of trouble for His arm is not too short to save.

4. God has and will continue to fulfill every prophecy in the book of Daniel. The finale of all the foretold events will be the Ancient of Days judging in favor of all believers. Daniel 7:18 "The saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, forever and ever."

Isn't God amazing?!

One Year

I can't believe our one year anniversary has come and gone. I am thankful for the year I've been married to Grant and for the ways our relationship has developed in a such a short time together. Looking forward to many more years! Our celebration was simple, yet memorable. It included several bike rides, a lovely pink rose, ice cream at Crown Center, a visit to Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, and dinner on the plaza.

A Bittersweet Goodbye

I know I have been silent for almost a month on here, but I have been working close to 50 hours a week since the beginning of May for HealthFitness. And then every weekend in May has been spent in Emporia helping my parents with their move to Springfield, MO. Although I am extremely excited for their new life, it has been a bittersweet change at the same time. It was hard saying goodbye for good to the house I grew up in and realizing the fact that I won't be visiting friends and family in Emporia anymore. Of course I have been away during college and since being married, but I could always slip down to Emporia for a relaxing and refreshing weekend at home with the folks. On the other hand I am thrilled for them and admire them as they have been called into the missions field at this point in their lives. They have been a real example of following the Lord's leading and trusting Him through it all. While in Springfield, they will be attending Baptist Bible College for a year then missions work likely in India. I can't wait to see how God works in their lives during this new adventure. Love you both and good luck in college :)

Texas

Grant and I headed south last week to Texas. Our first stop was in Austin for 1 1/2 days to visit Grant's sister and her husband. It was an interesting stay-quirky eclectic shops, food served from trailors, and deep fried doughnuts topped with brownie chunks and hot fudge at 11pm. The food in Austin is certainly a reflection of the creative people who live there. Check out this hot dog we got!

Next we headed to Dallas for a NAA conference. Friday night was family fun night including lots of junk food and bowling at Dallas 300 with other members of NAA. Saturday was the actual conference from 7:30 am to midnight (sorry no pics). It was a really long day, but we learned a lot, ate like royalty, and met some spectacular people.

The trip was busy and exhausting after driving through the night twice, but well worth it. Now looking forward to North Carolina in July for the next conference!

An Honor from You Say Tomato

Today Grant and I went to one of our favorite spots in Kansas City called You Say Tomato. It is a charming little coffee shop and breakfast/lunch place straight from the 1930s. We love it because it's very unique, only 2 blocks away, and has great food/coffee/service. Grant was setting up the computer while I ordered. As I approached the counter, the worker said, "Yost?" I was a little taken back but replied very confused, "Uhhhh yeah." He said, "Yeah we put your article on a plaque over there. It was good, we liked it. I've been waiting for you to come in so I could tell you!"

I had written an article (my very first one in fact) about You Say Tomato for examiner.com and they apparently found it-then made a plaque out of it! That made my day. If my face and article is going to be anywhere in Kansas City, I'd choose You Say Tomato in a heartbeat! I'm honored.

You can read what I wrote about You Say Tomato here!