Super Murals

Found another cool tribute to the Chiefs, even in the rain.

 

You Are Kind ...

It was kindness week in the Shawnee Mission School District. Tomahawk Elementary delivered the message on their fence – You are kind, smart, important.
 

Sporting a New Do

Adam has a new haircut, courtesy of his dad.

 

Glamor Duo

Happy Birthday to Susan! One of the better photos of the two of us.

 

Up Close

I introduced Vala to picture taking with a remote. She seemed to think this was the appropriate pose. She's right.

 

Popping Up Everywhere

You never know where you will find Chiefs bling.

 

Start 'Em Young

It's never too early to be a fan. On to the Super Bowl! (photo courtesy of Hayden)

 

One Little Monkey ...

...jumping on the bed. Lowell was trying out the new "big" bed for her to sleep in at our house.
 

Reading Time

Vala is into books now.

 

New Seating

The lunch bunch has new seats. Vala still is just social as she's not eating solid food at lunch yet. Adam is happy to move to a regular chair.
 

Extreme Security, Sydney Style

Extreme security measures were taken during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in Sydney while we were visiting in September 2007. Stacy had warned us. Folks were upset with President George W. Bush and his activities regarding the war in Iraq and he arrived while we were there. They gave everyone in Sydney a work holiday so they wouldn't be in the core of the city and it was effective. It was brought to mind by what has been happening in our capital.

It did have the benefit of us getting to see some amazing fireworks off the Sydney Harbour Bridge (below).

 

New Wall of Fame

I've added another wall of photos. Love these tiles that make it easy to change and/or add.
 

Time for Make Believe

Vala enjoyed playing with the doll house. She's changing so fast!

 

No Green, Only White

The greens and fairways at Minor Park Golf Course remain frozen. No golf today.

 

Run It Back

T-Rex and the rest of Kansas City are cheering on the Chiefs in their bid for another Super Bowl win.
 

Round 2

Beautiful snowfall. I like that it stayed off the streets.

 

See! Over There.

Adam was showing Vala where the Buddha was. She didn't really care. She just likes to be with him.
 

The Real Media

Dad asking a question at a press conference in 1975. I don't know what or where.
 

You Did It, Baby!

Vala graduated from her helmet after 7 weeks!

 

Serious Conversation

Vala was having a serious moment with Pooh, who talks about bees.

 

It's All Down Hill

Adam is enjoying his new slide. He has found it a good track for his cars and other things to race down as well as himself.
 

Puzzle Master

Lowell was demonstrating where the pieces go for Vala and I after I put the piece in the wrong place.

 

Mirrored Sunrise

I see some impressive reflections as I drive by these buildings at dawn.

 

Sharing a Book

Adam explained to Vala about Pooh characters. He also gave her a book to look at herself.

 

Walked a Mile in the Snow

Back in 1955 when snow was deep and there was no vegetation.

 

World's Greatest

Great gift from the Ferguson girls.

 

Mistaken for a Duck

From a distance I thought these folks created a duck snowman. But when I got close I could see it was a mask.

 

One Last Sparkle

We slid in just before the special Holiday Reflections closed at Union Station to end the Christmas season.

 

Food Bank Is Open

Quite a crowd now that snow covers the ground. Even a couple waiting below for their turns.
 

Blinded by the Snow

My snowman is happy to finally see snow, except that it covered her face. The snow was a nice clean start to 2021.
 

I'm Afraid to Look

Is 2020 over yet?