Reflections of Fall

Beautiful day full of color.

 

Day Care Halloween

"Princess Spooky" Lowell and her class paraded in the parking lot and "Cookie Monster" Adam participated in Trunk or Treat delights. Stacy made for a delightful pumpkin.

 

Pumpkin Art

Adam and Vala were a bit young for this activity but with some help they at least marked on their pumpkins.

 

Best Face

A little Halloween fun.

 

Open Air Living

Our sliding doors were being repaired so we had no wall for a couple of hours. It was chilly but Vala was entertained. She had a few extra pairs of socks in case she got cold.
 

Study Time

Vala was enjoying reading time at the library.

 

Feel Good Fun

"Mr. Stinky Feet" performed at Colonial yesterday as a benefit concert for the medical costs accrued in his wife's breast cancer treatment. It was really a fun concert, especially after the Chiefs miserable outing. I look forward to taking my grandkids to one of his concerts soon, post COVID.

Pumpkin Patch Kids

We had a good time on our annual pumpkin patch outing. We were much later in the season and found the pumpkins more picked over but Lowell and Adam had fun in the patch none the less. Vala was a more reluctant participant.

 

Spot Color

We don't seem to be getting a full on colorful fall but some spots of color are finally appearing.
 

It Terrifies Me

If you are a fan of Stephen King's "It", you understand this Halloween decoration. I found it creepy enough before Howard explained the reference to the 1986 novel. There's a reason I don't read King's books. Happy Halloween!
 

So Much to Say

It would be interesting to know what Holly was telling Hayden, who looks skeptical. Morgan, Kelly and Frances are otherwise occupied.
 

Just Dropping By

Howard was visited by this hawk at his office at Minor Park Golf Course. Birds seem to like his window. Though in past years, it has been cardinals. Photo by Howard.
 

Lighting the Night

We enjoyed a bonfire and s'mores with Adam and his parents. The Kerns were then going to sleep out in the tent for the night. He was super excited.

 

Double Celebration

We celebrated the birthdays of George and Morgan yesterday at Sunday lunch. Today is actually their birthdays. It was an extraordinary candle.

 

Unexpected Passenger

Freddy jumped into the wagon while I was pulling the girls around. Of course Patches had to come investigate.

 

Got Their Attention

Vala enjoyed feeding the fish and watching them gobble the food when she tossed it. (And she didn't try to sample it herself.)
 

Dance Off

 

Dancing on the merry go round makes a great sound and they discovered it would make it move, slowly.  Vala danced first and then Adam continued in the center because he said that worked best.

 

 

Watch Your Sister

Stacy was in charge of Hayden for the school Halloween parade. I was a room mother so Hayden could come participate. As always, Stacy took the job seriously.
 

Did You Return Your Book on Time?

It appears Santa is hovering above the library book return to check. Better be good.
 

Halloween Glow

Lowell enjoyed lighting herself with my candy corn lights. Vala was more interested in stringing them along.

 

Jack-o-lanterns for All

These folks covered their yard in jack-o-lanterns. It was amazing.

 

So Many Goats

As well as chickens, rabbits, cows, turkeys, pigs, tractors and more at the Deanna Rose Farmstead.

 

Another "Antique" Toy

I brought out Stacy's Hot Wheels Service Center from a few decades ago. Adam loves it.
 

Always Jokesters

Vala and Adam found the conversation hilarious while we sat around the empty firepit at Meadowbrook Park.
 

Leader of the Band

Shawnee Mission East drum major extraordinaire. You can see her directing below.

 

Extra Scary

I've noticed this year that the popular Halloween decor is gigantic skeletons. This one added an even scarier element by lighting up.
 

Flat Banana

I told Vala the seedpod she found was a flat, very ripe banana. She appreciated my humor.
 

Newest Member of Sunday Lunch Bunch

Frances and Cecilia joined us for lunch. At 5 1/2 months, this was her first appearance with the group. She seemed to enjoy herself and had much to say.

 

At Last

A birthday present from November 2019 finally realized. The girls gave Howard an outing at Top Golf but due to COVID, hadn't been able to make it happen until now. Joey (background) and Matt joined in the fun. I entertained Adam.

 

So This Happened

Stepped sideways to avoid stepping on a grandchild and broke my foot. At least no grandchildren were injured. Hopefully out of this in a month.
 

Truck Happy

If the play involves trucks, Adam is happy.