The New Wonderscope

The last time Lowell and I went to Wonderscope (pre-pandemic) it was in the old Flint School. The pandemic coincided with their new building campaign so today we experienced the new Wonderscope – new building, new play areas. It was crazy busy but the girls had fun.

 

Fun Yard Art

This balloon art is colorful. No signage with it so I don't know the occasion that inspired it.
 

Taps at the Tower

The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents Taps at the Tower at sunset a few days each June. It's quite impressive, especially when the sun cooperates with a beautiful sunset.
 

Unwanted Assistants

Lowell had a lot of help while she was trying to paint. None were appreciated.

 

Too High?

Not for Adam. Fearless.

 

Aquatic Graduates

Vala and Lowell completed their parent-tot swimming class. I was privileged to get to be the second adult in 8 lessons of fun.
 

KU Graduation, Circa 1979

In honor of Scott's upcoming birthday, here's a throwback to May 1979 when he graduated from KU. As one can see, Stacy is on the way.
 

Tending the Blooms

Tiny gardener Vala at work again.

 

Solstice Artistry

An amazing sunrise greeted me on the morning of the Summer Solstice. A rainbow even appeared to the south at the same time. Wow!

Happy Juneteenth

Someone at this house used their creative skills to acknowledge our newest national holiday, Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
 

Birthday Bash

Hayden and Matt had a double birthday party for the girls. Vala wasn't sure about the singing but loved the rest of it. A grand time was had by all.

 

Book Lover

Lowell intently reading Axel. She read aloud to me, too.

 

Summer Delight

Who doesn't love a water frolic in the hot ol' summertime? Adam was reveling in it.

 

Dashing Group

We celebrated my great-aunt Helen and Wert's 50th wedding anniversary at Central Congregational Church in Topeka in August 1973. I'm not sure why I have a corsage - maybe I served cake. We all do look nice.
 

On the Move

Vala likes to push things but is just shy of walking on her own.

 

Goats, Bunnies and Tractors

 

We had an enchanting morning at the Deanna Rose Farmstead.

 

Clean Up Crew

Colonial youth were enlisted to weed the Garden of Life. Their reward - other than the joy of helping - was dumping water on the youth leader afterward.
 

Peace Poles

 

These Peace Poles are part of a Lenexa Community Art Project to inspire peace, hope, creativity, and community involvement. The poles are designed by community members and adorned with original art and messages of peace. They are on display in Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park until Halloween. The poles will be sold at auction in November. Lowell found one outside the Lenexa Rec Center.

 

Pensive Artist

Miss Lowell is starting to give me the look when I say I'm going to snap a photo.
 

Glow Tube

Adam was aglow from the colors emanating from the tunnel at Antioch Park.

 

Keeping Them Lit

Looks like Dad is attempting to keep the candles lit on his birthday cake. Mom and I are enjoying the craziness.
 

Just to Be Clear

Lowell found a giant 3 to let the world know she is 3.

 

Bell Towers of Today

I see many churches that now rent out their bell towers as lightly veiled cell phone towers.
 

Lowell Is 3!

Fun in the park to celebrate.

 

Whoo's Watching?

I discovered this guy lurking above our patio. We'd seen it flying in the evening but this was early morning.

Peek-a-Boo

In our game, Vala was peeking around the corner, with bears in tow.

 

Nature Hike

 

Adam and I explored the great outdoors - mushrooms and baby ducks.

 

Natural Wonders

And the Grand Canyon. Ha! Cindy, me, Scott and Ingrid all looking different directions.
 

Cotton Carpet

Cottonwood trees are spreading their cotton. Always reminds me of Flint and Dad's ire about it. I thought it was cool. And I loved climbing the cottonwood tree.
 

Outgrowing

We seem to be outgrowing our dining room but what a wonderful problem.