Let Her Pop

Morgan is welcoming 2000 with a popper. Grace seems totally uninterested.

 

A Christmas Star

Village Presbyterian Church created this star on Christmas Eve on their lawn. With it was a walk of scripture to give the Christmas experience even without a service to gather. People wrote on some tiny pie tins with messages of hope. It will "shine" through Epiphany.
 

Play Ball

Vala is expert at sitting up by herself now. Today she played ball with me.

 

Gnomes and Chiefs

These holiday gnomes also are Chiefs fans.

Tree Skirt Complete

Lowell added her handprint so the Christmas tree skirt is ready for next year.

 

Christmas Morning 2020

We celebrated separately with the Kerns and Fergusons. It was delightful, even apart.

 

The Stockings Were Hung

Merry Christmas!

 

Adam Watching Adam

Because we couldn't have the pageant this year, Colonial broadcast the 2019 pageant, when Adam was Baby Jesus. He and Stacy watched.
 

Because It Never Gets Old

Our classic 1960 Christmas Eve photo. Steve is the photographer for our annual Christmas eve candle-lighting service at home.
 

All the Inflatables There Are

I believe this homeowner has every Christmas inflatable that is on the market. They even created a path through the middle so you could wander closer to them.

 

Scrambled Nativity

I introduced Vala to our nativity set but she felt a different arrangement was in order. Her expression is a bit of "What? I like this." 😀 I created it as a child friendly set.
 

Minion Holiday

Cute and creative Minions for Christmas. Thanks, Hayden, for the heads up.

 

Tradition Continues

The Mayor's Christmas tree lights up Crown Center square again this year.

 

Lighting Up the Sky

 Who needs Christmas lights when Mother Nature provides a sunrise like this!

Adding Handprints

Year 2 of my handprint Christmas tree skirt. They were proud of their work.

 

Checking It Out

Stacy and Hayden are surveying the gifts on Christmas morning 1982.

 

Diner Is Busy

Bird feeders are getting quite busy. As many on the ground as on the feeders. Fun to watch.
 

So Many Pieces

Vala is admiring my new puzzle, courtesy of Cheri.

 

So Much Holiday Cheer

I'm enjoying the over-the-top Christmas displays this year. This one certainly has a bit of everything.
 

Party Time

Topher is turning 3 and Erin planned an outdoor party to meet the protocols of the time. It was cold but nice to celebrate. Erin planned it to be short and distanced. It wasn't too long before Topher announced it was cold and he was ready to go home. Strange times.
 

Singing Trees

This trio of singing and light-changing trees in Fairway is fun.

 

Festival of Lights

The Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens was spectacular. And it was delightful to share it with family.

I had to include this one so you can see that Vala was there.

 

The Wait Is Long

Visiting Santa in 1998 at Crown Center. I'm sure Hayden and Stacy were less than thrilled to wait in the endless line for Santa. I see Scott and Kelly hanging out in the back.
 

Ready for Advent

I had to arrange the poinsettias this year as Hayden wasn't going to have the opportunity. It's not fantastic but it will work since it's only the backdrop for online worship.
 

Christmas Joy

Vala loves my musical tiny tree.

 

Letters for Santa

Making it easy to get those letters to the North Pole, Prairie Village has provided these boxes.
 

Bryant's Here

Bryant, first spotted in Bryant Park, New York City, in 2013 has arrived for the holiday. Let the festivities begin.
 

Tis the Season

Combining some nostalgia with marketing.

 

Pals

Adam and Vala hanging out at Gammy daycare. Vala loves to watch Adam and he likes to bring her toys.

 

Waiting for Santa

Morgan and Hayden are hanging out at Crown Center waiting for a visit to Santa, 1987.
 

Moon Over Christmas

Plaza lights shine brightly beneath the full moon. Notice the complete lack of traffic for a week night. Another effect of COVID.
 

Sparkling Head Fashion

Vala is happy with her helmet, beautified by her parents with sparkles and a bow. She also has a custom decal on the back – a play on the Wonder Woman emblem but a V.

 

The View from Below

This is the underside of the water tower at Minor Park Golf Course. I found it an interesting vantage.

 

A Pass from Mahomes

I was entertained at the traffic light by Mahomes on the rear window wiper. Apparently the driver could tell I was taking a picture because he started the wiper so I could see the throw in action.

A New Take on Thanksgiving

Mixing Thanksgiving with the Chiefs. I'm thankful for the Chiefs and the diversion they provide so I support this.
 

Thanksgiving 2020 Style

No sit-down dinner but a family outdoor gathering to celebrate Howard's birthday and Vala's first Thanksgiving. Ending with a gorgeous sunset.

 

Inflating Balloons

On a cold and rainy night in 2013, we had the privilege of watching them inflate the Macy's parade balloons. In light of the limited parade expected today, I'm so glad we got the full experience of Thanksgiving in New York.
 

Street Dazzle

Meet Spot, the Amazing Technicolor Dream Van. It has its own Instagram page @spotthevan. Certainly adds color to the neighborhood.