Happy Birthday to Howard

Another celebration of Pops.

 

A Touch of Nostalgia

Fun window. I think Frosty should be lit though.

 

Elf the Musical

We went to see "Elf – The Musical" at The Coterie. The kids enjoyed it, except for the waiting before it started. But nobody likes that.

 

Kicking Off the Holiday

Overland Park lit it's tree in Thompson Park to kick off the season.

 

Gammy's Elf Crew

How cute is this sweatshirt Hayden made for me?!

 

Symbol of the Season

It's turkey time! This one's impressive.

 

Twinning

Cindy and I decided to dress alike, why I don't recall. 1971

 

Fall Fun

The playground at Antioch Park was closed so Colin found fun crawling under the bridge and bringing out leaves.
 

Dedicated to Me

Lowell was excited to show me the hymnal she and Vala dedicated to me. I like that I'm their favorite part of church.
 

Sharing Our Bounty

Lowell, Adam and Vala helped pack boxes of food to be distributed as Thanksgiving meals. We filled 100 boxes to be given out by Cross-Lines Community Outreach.

Making a Statement

Bruce the Goose is showcasing his style for November. 

 

Puppets a-Glow-Go

StoneLion Puppet Theatre presented a glowing puppet show at the Liberty Memorial. It was hard to photograph and a bit hard to follow but the performance drew a large crowd. The weather was perfect for it.

 

Echoes of The Great War

Colin and I observed Veterans Day by visiting the World War I Museum. He was fascinated.

We visited The Little War exhibit that recognized the role of children, and included games they would have played.

Outside he got to sit in a Vietnam War era helicopter and then we went up in the tower, where he could see nothing but sky, as he said. I did lift him up to see over the wall briefly.

 

Birthday Girl

Happy birthday to Morgan, 1990.

 

The Northern Lights!

So excited to see this. This photo is from Hayden, where she had a lot less light interference. Our view is below. Not quite so good but happy to finally see them.

 

A Beautiful Good Night

Sometimes Mother Nature gives you an awe moment. Last night was one.

 

Pushing A Piano

Adam and Colin were attempting to push the piano back to the choir room. Then someone came to the rescue. (Full disclosure, Joey was the one pushing it all along and they were hitching a ride.)

 

New Hymnals

Colonial purchased new hymnals and folks were given the opportunity to sponsor one as a dedication to someone. Stacy is holding one dedicated to her.

 

Shower of Leaves

It's confetti!, so says Colin.

 

The Color Has Arrived

I feared we wouldn't have much fall color because of drought and heat but this week vibrant hues are showing.
 

Having A Good Laugh

Obviously we were having a good time at Hayden's band performance. I did love that hat I'm wearing. 2003

 

Delivering the Food

Colin helped me unload our donations to the Thanksgiving boxes that we will assemble Nov. 16 for Cross-Lines Community Outreach.
 

Day of the Dead

We visited the Day of the Dead altar at the Nelson-Atkins. They wrote names of loved ones on flowers and left them at the altar, which was made of butterflies this year.

Answering the Call

With the government shutdown and the suspension of SNAP benefits a call for more donations to the food banks was answered by Colonial. We usually have a few things in the red wagon each week but yesterday it overflowed.
 

Stop the Drama

Prairie Village is waging a war against itself and the signage is becoming strident.  But "there's nothing wrong with Prairie Village." I guess we will find out if there is on Nov. 4.
 

Halloween Fun

The cute costumes and cute grandkids and kids. Below, Lowell and a random child.

Vala wouldn't wear hers for trick or treating so you get a previous photo of her.

So Hayden wore it.

Tower After Dark

Cindy and I went up the Liberty Memorial at dusk during a special Tower After Dark event. Beautiful view, beautiful night. Even the fall colors were spectaular.

You ride a creaky elevator up close to the top and then climb 45 steps to the viewing level just below the flame.

The Ghosts Return

Because it just never gets old to see this photo. And the reveal below (although Cindy was already revealed and doesn't appear to have moved). Happy Halloween!🎃

 

Trick or Treat

 

Colin is all set to trick or treat at the community center. He was excited to be line leader.

He started roaring as a thank you because he got a lot of laughs.