Chuckles

Colin and Pops were sharing some laughs.

 

Farewell

Nice homage to Len Dawson in Union Station.

 

Last Splash

Lowell came for one more chance to swim in Round Hill pool. Strangely, we were the only ones there. It was delightful.
 

Heading Home

Vala at last was headed home. She got a wagon ride to the car on her way out of Children's Mercy. She has a feeding tube for a few more days but she's home and feeling good.

Photo courtesy of Hayden
 

Best inShow

This hibiscus is a standout in my summer garden.

 

Cooling Off

Adam decided he needed to do more than wade in the Franklin Park stream. He needed a cooling shower in the waterfall.
 

Safety First

Not so much. Hayden rode in the back of our popcorn delivery van on the way back from moving Stacy to K-State. We only had 2 seats in it. It made me nervous the whole trip, to say the least. Great parenting. 🙃
 

Early Reader

Colin was enjoying Goodnight Moon. You can't start them reading too young.

 

Bird Watchers

Izzy and Bruno love to sit here in the kitchen and watch the birds at the feeder. Everyone is happy – they have something to watch and the birds are safe from harm.
 

Respite Garden

The Children's Mercy chapel includes this garden for comfort, peace and prayer. Beautiful chapel and garden.
 

Balloon Glow

A beautiful night for the Kansas City hot air Balloon Glow at Liberty Memorial. Adam enjoyed the process of erecting the balloons, but not the sound of the fire.

A Kiss for George

Adam had a kiss and a hug for George at the Curious George exhibit in Crown Center.


 

Battling Back

Vala has spent the last couple of days at Children's Mercy Hospital with a virus that won't die. She seemed slightly better last night so we're hopeful it's moving on. It's not COVID.
 

Very Intent

Frances was certainly intent on her birthday cake. 1999. Happy birthday to her on Monday.
 

A Charmer

Colin becomes more engaging every day.

 

A New Era

Lowell made the jump to public school with her first day of Pre-K at Highlands Elementary.

Morning Beauties

The seeds I received from an old friend at the NCAA provide spectacular color to my mornings.

 

Be Respectful

It looks to be too late for this bush. I hope pee and poop is not what killed it.
 

Rock Chalk Football

We enjoyed the KU football kickoff in Corinth. Cecilia didn't have much reaction except to Baby Jay. She smiled at him.

 

New Class

Here's the Gammy day care class for the coming year. Colin and Adam (and Izzy) will be spending time with me. The Ferguson ladies have moved on.
 

First Day of School

Since Hayden's school year starts today, I thought it appropriate to have her first day of Kindergarten. 1987
 

Sick Bay

Lowell has a respiratory virus so she's been spending the days with me.

 

Mt. Meadowbrook

The sledding hill in Meadowbrook Park has this humorous designation. Apparently the first sign was stolen so it is now embedded in concrete. It is a lofty view, for Prairie Village.
 

Late Surprise

The surprise lilies are a bit later this year but still delightful. I've mostly had them appear magically in late July.
 

Home at Last

We visited the new Ferguson home, which they moved into on Tuesday. They are enjoying all of their space. We are at the expansive kitchen island.
 

Sunflower Stairway

This colorful new mural is on steps from Roe Lane up to the Aldi parking lot in Roeland Park. Artist is Ashley Corbello, who recently created one of the hearts in the Parade of Hearts. You can see her working below. She said she had to use the tents because it was so hot.

 

 

A Sunny Smile

Adam is a cheerful addition to any day.

 

Peace

Dad was talking to Bob Dole and Cindy was just showing off her peace statement. 1970
 

New Client at Gammy Day Care

Colin had his first official day at Gammy day care.

 

Personal Photographer

Lowell wanted to be the photographer for a change. She did a decent job, considering I don't look like a complete goober, so I wanted to show off her talent.
 

Birthday Celebrations

We celebrated Stacy's and Matt's birthdays. Then Pops got a pile of grandkids, although Vala had reservations about joining the melee.