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.

Thanksgiving in New York

Back in 2013 at Rockefeller Center on Thanksgiving Day. We had a brisk 30 degrees that day with a windchill estimated to be about 10 degrees (and we felt every bite of that wind) but it was still an amazing day! They threatened to ground the balloons but thankfully did not.

Not Quite Ready

Looks like a giant decorated the part of the tree that was closest to him. Now someone needs to finish the job.

Butterfly Pies

One of the pies made by the women of Magdalene KC, a home for women who have lived on the street. They make the pies as a fundraiser and the butterflies are a reminder of the new life that each woman is building through her recovery.

Directoral Debut

Joey directed his first concerts with the Lansing Arts in Prison choir last Sunday and yesterday. He was the accompanist until this fall when he became director.

Story Time

Fun, but slightly challenging, to read to these two darlings. Divergent attention spans.

Merry Grinchmas

My favorite entry in the Johnson County Christmas Bureau Festival of Trees this year is this "Merry Grinchmas" tree. In the wreaths, I thought the "Santa Belly" wreath (below) was creative while also quite simple. The public bids on the trees and wreaths as a fundraiser for the bureau. You can have the Merry Grinchmas tree in your house!

Thanksgiving Millinery

This checker at Price Chopper said she liked to dress for the holidays to keep life interesting.

Men Are Gathered

Some of the party at the Alameda on Thanksgiving Night to await the Plaza lights. Dad having a grand time as always at that event. Enjoyed the years when we had a warm room to go back to after strolling among the lights.

Lush New Lawn

Leaves are off. Snow is off. Our newly seeded lawn is looking pretty great!

Mixing the Seasons

A little fall color to mix with the season's early snow.

Colorful Energy

The Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City presented Gintong Ala-Ala, a colorful concert commemorating the 50th anniversary of the association. One of Cindy's coworkers was a dancer.

Reflections of Hope

These poppies in the reflecting pool at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, were created by Ada Koch. It is named Reflections of Hope: Armistice 1918. Poppies, beautifully evoked by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae in his poem “In Flanders Fields” signify both a remembrance of those who have died and also a reawakening of hope and living. A nice addition to the night poppy display.

Frosting the Course

Minor Park had a wonderful frosty look after the snow. Photo credit to Howard.

Winter Begins

First snow. Will it be the last? Only Mother Nature knows.

Lancers All

Celebrating Lancer Day in October 1998. Hayden was drum major and Stacy an alum.

Say It Big

If you've got something to say, go big. I hope Maggie appreciated it.

All Fall Down

Rain brought many down but it was still colorful walking.

Celebrating Births and Deaths

We lit candles celebrating births and baptisms (including Lowell Ann Ferguson) and deaths during the last year on All Saints Sunday.

Peace and Remembrance

Liberty Memorial is bathed in poppies now through Veterans Day, November 11 in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice ending World War I. The display also includes footage from 1918 in the center periodically.

Tree on Fire

Color continues to amaze this fall.

Celebrating with Flowers

My sweet husband brought me this beautiful fall bouquet for Halloween!

All Dressed Up

Scott, Carol of Jamaica and Cindy ready for Halloween.