The Move to Kansas City

While I'm sure it won't be as exciting as Eric's updates on his experiences in China, I'm going to try to provide some interesting updates from Kansas City now that I'm almost settled in here. We can then compare which culture is more strange and interesting. Just a few notes since arriving here on Christmas:

• Upgraded our 1600 sq foot home for a cozy 3500 sq foot home. And its half the price of our home in California. That's going to be nice.


• Got a nice kick in the pants this past week as we got some snow. First snow that I've experienced in about 9 years. It was snowing sideways and the high that day was 11.


• Moved to a town called Olathe. Quiet little suburb southwest of KC. The local McDonalds advertises a 50 peice chicken mcnugget meal deal. Its number 15 on the value meal deals. McDonalds wouldn't be doing this if there wasn't a demand for it, so wow! Very impressive.


• Looks as if KC's values their Bass Pro Shops like most of us values Nordstrums. Bought Morgan's first piece of camo which was a pink camo stuffed animal. She loves it and won't put it down.


• Funny to see people's desk decorated with Royal's gear. I have seen countless Brett, Sabs, Wilson, and Quisenberry bobble head dolls.


• They are opening up a brand new casino (Hollywood Casino) about 10 minutes away at the KC Speedway. I'm praying that they don't have UTH there....please don't have it there.


• People are religious about college sports down here. Kansas, Kansas St, and Missouri dominate most of the conversation. Fun.