Story Time in the Park

Grandkids are pretending to be part of story time with the sculpture "Prairie Lessons" in Leawood.
 

A Beautiful Disruption

The Nelson-Atkins had a special immersive experience in the the Bloch Galleries of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art to show you how the paintings look in different lighting and to give a private tour of the paintings. Recordings of the painters' words about that period to accompany it.
 

Out Birding

Cindy and I enjoyed a talk by Christian Cooper at the Nelson-Atkins. An avid bird watcher, he also advocates for the power of observing your surroundings. He talked briefly about his infamous encounter with a dog walker in Central Park, who called the police because he asked her to put the dog on a leash. Fascinating individual who knows an enormous amount about birds.
 

World's Largest Swimming Lesson

Adam and Colin received instruction on life jackets before getting in the pool as part of the World's Largest Swimming Lesson. Pools around the world conduct a free safety lesson on June 26 to raise awareness about drowning and the fact that swimming is a vital life-saving skill that every child should learn. It's scheduled to coincide with the July 4th holiday because that's when the most drownings occur in this country.
 

Happy Birthday, Scott!

Scott's 20th birthday. Looks like he received a desk lamp. I hope he gets something that cool this year.
 

Back to School

We returned to the Oxford School, with the addition of Adam this time.

 

What Heat?

My hibiscus loves this heat and the blooms are spectacular.
 

Solstice Celebration

It is my opinion that the summer solstice should be celebrated with ice cream. Stacy was kind enough to treat us.
 

Dragon Boat Races

Stacy and I took Colin and Adam to the Dragon Boat Races on Brush Creek. Mighty hot but we found a spot under a bridge.

 

Hank's Garage ...

... and Grill. Cheri and I visited this new establishment in old downtown Shawnee. It's in an old automotive garage on Nieman Road and is really fun. They took it down to the concrete walls of the garage. The food was fun, including the thin fries.

 

The Old Swimming Hole

The boys enjoyed Lake Olathe Creek and Spray Ground.

 

92nd Birthday

Morgan, Hayden and Stacy helped Grandma celebrate her 92nd birthday. I'm sure it was lemon cake. 1990
 

In the Band

Colin and I enjoyed Mr. Stinky Feet and this time he joined the (back of) the band.

 

Wassmer Park Demonstration Garden

I discovered a beautiful little garden in Wassmer Park at 67th and Roe. Tucked in the corner of the park, it's in the care of Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners. Started in 2019 it has since expanded to include a pollinator garden and a stumpery. People are encouraged to talk to the gardeners as they work.
 

Happy Father's Day

Surrounded by grandkids.