Too Big

The guy at Family Tree wanted to take a picture of us with the big frog you can see in the background but Colin became upset when we got too close. I don't blame him, it was huge.

 

Sucker Egg

Colin is selecting a lollipop from the egg at Merriam Community Center.
 

They Have Returned!

My beloved lilacs are blooming after taking a year off. Something happened last year and none of the lilacs bloomed so I was delighted to see them this year. They used to bloom for my birthday but I guess climate is changing and they've bumped up to April.
 

Hands Off!

Cindy and I took to the streets in support of the Hands Off! national protest yesterday. We joined the group at Mill Creek Park. Reminded me of 50 years ago but thankfully many of the demonstrators weren't alive then so we're not the only age fighting back. One of the Easter bunnies joined in.

 

Tax Preparation Assistance

Stacy is again working as a volunteer tax preparer through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) in Kansas City, KS. I visited her at Avenue of Life, an organization that helps low-income individuals and families be self-sustained and independent.
 

Secrets of Adulthood

Enjoyed hearing Gretchen Rubin talk about her new book, Secrets of Adulthood, at Unity Temple. She was quite engaging talking about the book, which while small is packed with aphorisms for living.
 

Mom and Dad's Easter Finery

They looked pretty spiffy on Easter in 1957.

 

In the Shop

Colin had to work on his car in the repair shop at the indoor playground.
 

My Prize

I received this fun mug for completing the winter reading challenge at Mid-Continent Library.
 

Second Blooming

The amaryllis Stacy gave me for Christmas created a second full bloom extravaganza! It looked like this January 27 and then sent up a new shoot.
 

Intense Game of Dominoes

Introducing Vala to dominoes with Lowell and I allowing some leeway.

 

Picking Up the Compost

We have a compost plan where we take our bucket and drop it at a gathering place. When I went to dump our bucket they were picking up from the large containers. I had to wait through the emptying of 6 bins but now I know how it works. And it appears many folks are composting.
 

Best in Show

The tulip trees are outstanding this year. After several years of frozen blossoms they are putting on quite a show.

 

Road to the Final Four

Stacy and Hayden in front of the giant bracket in downtown Seattle in 1995. A mere 30 years ago.
 

Jumping for Joy

Colin dubbed the mini trampoline a little bounce house.