Let the Hunt Begin

The 2026 Parade of Hearts is underway. This is one of the first to be placed and we discovered it on our early morning walk in the Shops of Prairie Village. This year they are hollowed center hearts. Artist Paige Crosswhite was inspired by vintage toile patterns. I do love the hunt.

 

The First Grandchild

My niece Debbie, the first grandchild, was born 51 years ago today.
 

Look Out!

Colin is about to age out of the indoor playground but he finally will power himself around in these cars. Usually he is off to crash into whatever he can find. He does love a crash.
 

Go Royals!

Adam is wearing his new favorite piece of clothing - a Royals sweatshirt he received for his birthday. The flags cooperated by standing straight out.
 

Easter 2026

The Kerns boys were dapper in their ties. Everyone was colorful.

 

And then we ate. 

Winter Bunnies

We missed the warm weather but visited the Plaza bunny menagerie. Adam added a stocking cap under his baseball hat because of the cold wind. We still enjoyed the outing. Happy Easter!

Stations of the Cross

Vala and I visited the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. She made a cross, put a bandaid on Christ's cross and added spices for wrapping Jesus. She found it fascinating on whatever level she received it.

Lone Survivor

My viburnum took a hit in that hard freeze a few weeks ago. Normally it would be covered with fragrant blossoms. But I am grateful for this one. The photo below gives you some perspective.

 

Splendidly Attired

We were in our Easter finest in 1960. Of course, Susan, Cindy and I were in matching dresses. I'm sure they were scratchy. 

 

Taking It All the Way

Colin and I rode the full new KC Streetcar route, out to UMKC and found the heart at the end.

Then we completed the loop at the Kansas City Central Library where they gave him some cool glasses.

 

Ready for the Hunt

Hayden gave a hint for the egg hunt and they were off. A little windy.

 We also dyed eggs. Always an adventure.

Waving the Palms

The annual palm parade included much of my family. Lowell was styling with a palm behind her ear. A glorious celebration.

 

We Repeat, No Kings!

Cindy, Morgan, Jeanne McMonigle and I took up a position at 89th and Metcalf to join the throng from 75th St to 119th along Metcalf to protest yet again. We had some younger faces this time and some interesting signage as always.

The Old Fashioned Way

It's good to know that people can still get paper copies of the 1040 and instructions if they need it. The library comes through again.
 

Palm Cross Tradition

I commandeered some church ladies to help make the palm crosses for Sunday. We used to have them every year but that tradition got lost somewhere along the way. And since we use the leftovers for Ash Wednesday ashes, it seemed important to bring it back. We had fun and created 100 crosses!