Celebrating the 4th

It did rain on our parade but we didn't not let it dampen our enthusiasm.

And then on to cake decorating.

 

Vala Is 6

We celebrated Vala's 6th birthday. She rocked her new shades.

 

The Flags Are Flying

Lowell and Vala helped decorate for the 4th.

 

Celebrating Our Origins

Morgan and Hayden presented a reading of the Declaration of Independence, per Ray's request. After we got ready for fireworks. VIP seating. 1998

 

Pool Jumpers

Ready, set, go!

Colin and Adam enjoyed many feats at the pool but this one was particularly spectacular.

 

And Now There Are Two

Earlier we had one owl and now we have two. They randomly fly over the yard and perch above the patio. We hear them more than see them.

A Joyful Approach to Life

Rev. Bethany Meier-Evans gave an uplifting message about supporting the LBGQTIA+ community and her journey yesterday at Colonial. She is author of "Queer Joy" about community, activism and advocacy.
 

Mission Welcomes the World Cup

The folks at Hy-Vee mapped out where the competitors were coming in from and then created a welcome to all - in many languages.

 

Tater-ly Awsome!

In the midst of all the surrounding World Cup fanfare, a giant spud pulled into the Union Station parking lot. On a national tour for the Idaho Potato Commission, it makes stops to inform about the sterling qualities of potatoes. And no, the giant potato isn't real.

 

Summer at Its Best

What better to do on a hot summer day than swim. And Colin is a fish.
 

Tennis Pro

Scott is exhibiting his tennis skills in 1971. Happy birthday to Scott on Monday.
 

T-Rex Took My Toothbrush

Colin enjoyed the What If Puppets presentation of "T-Rex Took My Toothbrush." Colin thought it was hilarious and then got to meet T-Rex and Mr. Greene.

 

We Are Ready

The priming and repair is done and the paint goes on today. It's a bit disturbing not to be able to see out with the plastic.
 

Happy Summer!

It has become my tradition to celebrate the summer solstice with ice cream. I highly recommend it.
 

Soccer Stars Adorn the Street

Ecuador star defender Willian Pacho and Argentina’s Messi are depicted on the side of Señorita Margarita on Main St. in a new mural. The mural drew several Ecuador fans to have their photos taken and an entrepreneur (far right) selling Ecuador jerseys before Saturday's match at Kansas City Stadium.