A Long Winter's Nap

Time now for Santa to take a long winter's nap.

Christmas in the Orangery

Kauffman Garden greenhouse is delightfully festive.

We've Become Retro

By not changing our exterior lighting, we have moved in to the retro sphere. Next we'll be antique.

Est. 2018

Miss Lowell gave me a Gammy mug for Christmas. She and I (as Gammy) trace our roots to 2018.

Pageant of Old

Stacy as Mary and Hayden as an angel with Frances looking on in the 1996 pageant.

The Merriest

The cousins, the table, and Lowell and me. A Merry Christmas indeed.

Merry Christmas!

Lowell was Baby Jesus in the pageant last night, just like her mother.

Waiting for Santa

The stockings are hung.

Christmas Merriment

So much fun with an imp in an elf hat.

 

A Little Night Magic

The glory of the grand hall at Union Station on a Christmastide evening.

The Perfect Bib

Who doesn't love this? Thanks to Steve and Anita for giving me such a perfect gift!

All Decked Out

The cousins in their Christmas finery in 1992.

Pig Extravaganza

These folks had an amazing amount of lights but the most interesting part was all the pigs. This is just a few.

Nice Disguise

These folks decorated their remodeling dumpster.

Bells Are Ringing

The Bell Choir performed admirably yesterday, making sweet music in worship.

The Next Generation

We took advantage of Topher's (red shirt in middle) birthday to snap a shot of the cousins and their kids, ranging in age from Dom at 12 years to Henry at 5 months.

Guess Where I Am?

Inside the Weinermobile! It made a stop in Prairie Village and I had the privilege of seeing inside. The drivers said they get the pleasure of a long road trip all across the country touting hotdogs.

Today a Tree

Tomorrow - actually next year - the Mayor's Christmas tree will be ornaments. See the 2018 one below.

First Christmas

Stacy and Howard in December 1979. Check out Stacy's booties - specially made by her Grandmother Mary Grace.

Rare Sighting

The photographer of this blog behind the magic.
Photo credit to Howard

Ranchmart Santa Express

It's actually a stuffed Santa but he sits in this vintage train on the lawn of the shopping center (95th and Mission Rd).

Making Merry Music

The Colonial choir presented a merry Christmas concert. My favorite singer is front and center.

Fun Among the Poinsettias

We went to visit Santa but the wait was too long so we did our own photo shoot.

Sar-Ko-Aglow

Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park in Lenexa is beautifully lit for the holidays.

Saluting 41

A tribute to our 41st president, President George H.W. Bush, on the national day of mourning. A simple red, white and blue window arch, while the rest of our historic exterior remains dark.

Happy Holidays, Morgan Style

Mom, Dad and Scott hanging out behind the infamous snowmen in 1986. Note that the cat (lower right) is there. He wasn't part of the display for very long.

Game Time!

Tip-off in Allen Fieldhouse is always exciting. Fun night, at least in the second half.

Not Me

Tas has no idea why this snowman is now keeled over, despite her proximity to the scene of the crime.

We Come Bearing Gifts

The three wisemen and wise women delivered gifts during the hilarious children's Christmas pageant last night. So much fun.

Big Shoes to Fill

Santa's boots are full of sparkling branches.

Coloring It Bold

An exhibition of Women's Voices at the Johnson County Central Library features works by 6 artists renown for their work in mixed media. Above is wearable art by Cheryl Eve Acosta. The necklace and bracelet are called Emergence. Below is a handmade book by Robin VanHoozer.

Rising from the Snow

Warmer temperatures finally have my garden Buddha's head above the snowline.

November Honorees

A group of our November birthdays. Cindy, Kelly and Howard in 2002.

Hitching a Ride in the Sleigh

Lowell is sitting in the sleigh my grandfather made (for dolls). She may have had help from her grandmother climb in.

Love That Smirk

Doesn't this guy just brighten your snow-packed day? Guy behind him is pretty cute too.

Snowed in Snowman

Our winter blast inundated my snowman decor.

Exercise Finn Style

With help from Howard and Stacy, Finn was holding a band with one hand and a stretchy band with the other. Such a multi-tasker.

Edible Wheat Shocks

Holly made our Thanksgiving bread in the shape of wheat shocks. You just tear off a portion and eat. Cool.

A Day of Thanks

Family Dinner - you can see at least part of everyone.

Lowell in her Thanksgiving Day apparel and Finn and George sharing the light saber-like tube they handed out during the Plaza lighting.