We all slept until a respectable 8:30 (!) this morning before deciding we would head out and try the St. Charles Farmer's Market. We weren't really sure what to expect since we've never given it a try before. It is a beautiful location, right on the river. But, we were a little disappointed in its size (there were only about 10 vendors) and its selection (a few veggies, one stand of homemade baked treats, one stand with an amazing selection of plants, some watermelons, jarred salsa and some dips). We are hoping that later in the season the selection will be better. Nevertheless, we were able to snag some good-sized tomatoes that should be pretty tasty after a day or two on the windowsill, some zucchini, some squash, and a cucumber for about $5. Jason also couldn't resist a loaf of banana-nut bread. I think it was $2, although he claims it is not as good as his mom's!
Since it took us only about 15 minutes to peruse the market, we decided to take advantage of our proximity to the river and walk the Katy Trail a bit. Amelia liked the river and even spotted a fisherman along the bank.
She collected rocks along the trail as we walked. Those rocks made it into the drink cup in the stroller and she eventually insisted we take them home in the car--as if the ones in her shoes weren't souvenirs enough!
She liked the two train cabooses parked on the unused track at Frontier Park and was eager to jump aboard. Once she learned she could not get on them, she was done with the morning stroll--as was Jason who was evidently melting in the late morning heat.
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