Happy Creation

I had to travel a way to find this heart. "Happy Creation" was created by Happy Dorita as a reminder that the best things in life start from the heart. It is in front of the Eudora Community Museum.
 

New Duds

The Kerns gave Bruce the Goose a new outfit for summer. Colin put the finishing touches on with sunglasses.
 

Recital Season

Stacy and Hayden received flowers after their ballet performance in 1993.
 

Deflation

The kids enjoyed helping Matt get the air out of the bounce house for storage.
 

Steps of Love

Vala (left) and Lowell (right) painted stepping stones for me. I am still deciding their placement but they are so whimsical and colorful.
 

A Mother's Love

These are the family that make Mother's Day special. And a beautiful cake designed and decorated by Adam to celebrate my birthday.

 

Read It Forward

Abby Gust Hutter created this Free Little Library as part of the 2026 Parade of Hearts, cleverly placed in front of Rainy Day Books.
 

Matilda the Musical Jr.

We enjoyed Matilda at Indian Hills Middle School last night. Hayden was the co-assistant director.

Say It with Flowers

Hayden brought me these beautiful peonies out of her garden for my birthday. 
 

Happy Birthday to Me!

In 1986, I enjoyed celebrating with Stacy, Morgan and Hayden.

 

Priced to Sell

Colin and I visited the folks setting up the church rummage sale. They were pricing so they put a price on him and asked if I'd pay that for him. It would be a bargain! He also helped Elizabeth examine the toys.

 

Working the Ropes

Lowell and Vala love using the ropes at the park. 

Vala took a rest on the ropes after her workout.

 

A Spring Send Off

The choir and bell choir presented a beautiful afternoon concert. Hayden is in the center. We didn't get a photo of the bell choir because the family is all in it but we were excellent.
 

What Will Be Ready?

It's difficult to see how much of the east side of KU Memorial Stadium could be ready for the 2026 football season although the games will be played there. Below from the south view, back of scoreboard.

 

A Pajama Musical

The first grade at Rushton presented a fun program about bedtime, all wearing their pjs with stuffies. Adam is in his skeleton pajamas. He also had a speaking part and did beautifully.

 

We Gather Again

Always nice to see my siblings. We are hoping Susan can join us next time.
 

Happy Anniversary to Us

Hanging out in 1990. 49 years tomorrow.

 

Watch Your Ankles

These little carts are great as long as you stay out of their path. Colin then helped with the planting.

Turn Around Don't Drown

The rain early yesterday morning when Cindy and I walked was intense. Flood warnings were warranted. We actually walked under the shopping center awning so I saw this on my way home.

Not the Only One

I discovered that many others thought a trip to the garden center was a good idea. While the line was long it moved quickly. I contemplated coming back but it doesn't seem like this will change for a few weeks. However, if I was the woman in the gray shirt with one plant, I probably would have rethought it.
 

On the Pitch

Lowell (kicking the ball) had her last game of the spring soccer season. They won handily.
 

First Stoplight

At Paseo and Linwood is the first traffic light installed in Kansas City, vintage 1921. Still working! At the time this was a major intersection. Looks like it's had some vehicles get a bit too close.
 

Wait and See

The pot between the garage doors is planted. Now I wait to see what thrives.
 

Blue Knights

Stacy played trumpet (far left) in the SM East Blue Knights, a jazz band. Each year they had a big Jazz Night. I can't recall where this one was but the portraits on the wall behind are interesting. April 1996
 

Extreme Sports

Colin enjoyed sand surfing and pond hopping. 

Rolling Fun

We visited Moon Marble to see the marble games of old and to watch a marble being made.

 

The Load Got Heavier

The last time Joseph had passengers on the piano he only had Adam and Colin. This time Lowell and Vala joined the ride. Made it a bit more unwieldy. 
 

Retreating

Great group of women on our weekend retreat at the Heartland Retreat Center. We were delayed by weather but it worked out OK.

Walking the labryinth.

 

Assistant Instructors

The child watch folks didn't show up so my water aerobics instructor was kind enough to entertain the girls by having them up front demonstrating. Vala said it was best day ever and Lowell now wants to go to class with me every time so worked out for us all.

 

Freedom of the Road

Adam enjoyed showing me his biking skills. Love the smile.

 

Ready to Roll

Already 8 years ago, on the way to the wedding. 

 

Spalshing into Spring

At 85 degrees, we deemed it warm enough for the splash pad. Always pleased to have something work after winter storage. And of course a treat.

 

Cutest Bunny

Vala looked so cute in her bunny glasses.

 

A Welcome Fragrance

I was quite pleased to find some blooming lilacs. Many of the bushes appear to have brown buds due to the harsh freeze a while back. It is my favorite fragrance.
 

Rushton Run

Adam participated in his school Fun Run. He's waiting with other 1st and 2nd graders to start. He ran well. Colin thought he would try it, too, after the big kids finished.