Thursday, December 31, 2020

Let Her Pop

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

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

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.
 

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Play Ball

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

Monday, December 28, 2020

Gnomes and Chiefs

These holiday gnomes also are Chiefs fans.

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Tree Skirt Complete

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

Saturday, December 26, 2020

Christmas Morning 2020

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

 

Friday, December 25, 2020

Thursday, December 24, 2020

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.
 

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

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.

 

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

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.
 

Monday, December 21, 2020

Minion Holiday

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

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Tradition Continues

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


 

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Lighting Up the Sky

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

Friday, December 18, 2020

Adding Handprints

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

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Checking It Out

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

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Diner Is Busy

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

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

So Many Pieces

Vala is admiring my new puzzle, courtesy of Cheri.
 

Monday, December 14, 2020

So Much Holiday Cheer

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

Sunday, December 13, 2020

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.
 

Saturday, December 12, 2020

Singing Trees

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

Friday, December 11, 2020

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.


 


Thursday, December 10, 2020

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.
 

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

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.
 

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Christmas Joy

Vala loves my musical tiny tree.
 

Monday, December 7, 2020

Letters for Santa

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

Sunday, December 6, 2020

Bryant's Here

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

Saturday, December 5, 2020

Tis the Season

Combining some nostalgia with marketing.
 

Friday, December 4, 2020

Pals

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


 

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Waiting for Santa

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

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

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.
 

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

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.