Water Lanterns Festival

We enjoyed the Moon and Lantern Festival at the Overland Park Arboretum.

 

Embracing the Season

Time to roll out the pumpkins.

 

Down the Slide

Dad just came down the slide at Worlds of Fun. I am not surprised he chose to do it but why is their a policeman/sheriff waiting at the bottom? 1970 (Throwback Thursday was delayed by Scott's event).
 

Beyond the Two-Party Divide

Scott and Bill Kristol conversed in a live YouTube event. It originated at Powell Community Center in Mission so we watched from there. They discussed the two-party divide as part of Scott's campaign for Secretary of State with United Kansas. Bill is editor at large of The Bulwark and a longtime national political commentator

You can watch at: https://www.youtube.com/live/9E8uLshEjPo

 

Grandparents Lunch

 Colin and I joined Adam for Grandparents lunch at Rushton Elementary School. We also visited the book fair with him and he purchase a Pokemon book.

Just a Flutter

We are seeing numerous yellow butterflies right now. I spend an inordinate amount of time trying to capture one. The vague yellow you see is my best effort so far. I'm glad I wasn't using film.
 

Clean Fleet

This crew had to go to the carwash after an excursion with Colin to the gravel pit. Because also plays with them inside, we wanted to avoid tire tracks across the floor.
 

Celebrating 75 Years

Mission sponsored a street party for its 75th birthday. They had a costume contest for each decade. Below you can see '50s (front) and '60s. 

And there was free cotton candy!

 

Halloween Prep

Vala and Lowell visited because they were out sick from school. They thought my home lacked Halloween appeal so took on the decorating task. Above Vala is getting out the Halloween books. 

Then they dressed Bruce the Goose and then created some Halloween creatures.

 

How About Those Chiefs!

Adam and Howard were changing out my garden flag with the new Chiefs one. 
 

Happy Birthday to Mom

We celebrated Mom's birthday in 1991. I love that Hayden has her "fancy" tape deck, which was probably playing a happy birthday tape. 
 

Sprite in the Woods

Colin was adventuring in the woods off Roe Park.

 

Mission Window Art

The city of Mission encouraged businesses to decorate their windows in celebration of the city’s 75th anniversary. The public gets to vote for their favorite. 

Fairy Camping

The fairies have the camper situated in the forest.

 

Mission Bike Rodeo

Colin (left) and Adam (right) were among the early participants in the Mission Bike Rodeo. There was a safety cone course and other activities. It was sponsored by the Mission Police Department and Target to teach bike safety. They are in the Target parking lot. Colin also got a chance to ride his bigger bike, with some help.