Before We Were Moms

A motley assortment of us in 1970 for an unknown occasion. Seems appropriate for Mother's Day. The front row grandmothers (and Aunt Grace) have large pocket books.
 

Splash Pad Season Kick Off

Colin and I enjoyed our first splash pad of the season. Great free entertainment.
 

Ready to Sing

The crew is ready to sing Happy Birthday to me. 

 

Mother's Day Tea

We had a special Mother's Day tea at church yesterday afternoon. We were elegant with tea cups and saucers. Libby (below) brought her own tea set just in case.

 

Sound Bath and Acoustic Meditation

Stacy and I participated in a sound bath at Kauffman Center. A fascinating experience. After I took the photo, we all laid down on our mats with eye masks and listened to the acoustic sounds as a meditation.

 

Mother's Day Project

Colin selected plants for a Mother's Day pot for his mom. Then he planted it.

 

20 Years and Counting

Hayden received pin for 20 years of teaching in the Shawnee Mission District at a reception for those serving up to 45 years and those retiring.
 

Sharing a Cake

Gordon and I had birthdays two days apart so some years we shared a cake, if we were in Parsons. He would be 99 today.
 

For Times Such As These

Colonial Church provided a good representation at Good Faith Network's Nehemiah Action 2025. Even Adam attended. It's an annual assembly where the faith community in Johnson County gathers to take action on affordable housing, mental health, and care for elderly.
 

Ready to Eat

Here I am on my 4th birthday. I like that spoons are at the ready around the cake, as if we will all just starting eating it. Who needs plates? Happy birthday to me today with an extra Throwback.
 

New Art Under Way

The Lenexa Old Town Activity Center is being renovated, including a mural by Johnson County native Evan Brown, who goes by the name Doodle Dood. The 900-square-foot space will wrap around the southwest corner of the new building. He has done several building murals around Kansas City. Stay tuned for this finished mural.

 

Taco Bout a Party!

Joey and Stacy took advantage of the props at the photo booth at our Cinco de Mayo celebration at church.
 

Middle School Cinderella

Indian Hills presented Cinderella last night. Hayden was assistant director so Vala and Lowell came to watch and meet Cinderella, before her transformation.

 

Community Herb Garden

Under the signage, it says "He who wants a rose must respect the thorn," which is a Persian proverb. According to the info, the intent is for people to take a small amount of an herb but not enough to harm the plant. We'll see how it goes.
 

Happy Anniversary to Us!

Today we celebrate 48 years. Here we took a moment on Hilton Head a few years ago.