Farewell Party

We gathered at 916 Illinois in Lawrence to bid farewell to the house that has been in the family since 1979. Susan and Lee are selling it so we posed for one more photo on the front steps. Through the years we have taken many graduation photos here. The youngest generation had a grand time with a car.

 

Prairie Fire

I stumbled upon this beautiful painting just west of Mass St. in Lawrence, part of their public art program. It's by Louis Copy and is of a Kansas prairie fire at the Flying W Ranch deep in the Flint Hills.
 

Office Work

Kelly was showing Stacy and Hayden her parents' office in Lawrence. You can see the corner of Cal's head behind Stacy. A modern 1994 office suite.
 

All Things Lavender

Washington Creek Lavender outside Lawrence is abloom with lavender, although the harvest is almost done. They have racks of lavender drying, after which they shuck it to make sachets, soap and more or distill it to make oil and hydrosol.

The distilling station.

Welcome Home

How fun to come home to. Beak 'em!

Where Once There Was Shot Put

The field for the Downtown Lawrence Olympic Shot Put held in conjunction with the Kansas Relays remained as a street festival got underway. Some of the competitors (below) stayed for photos and a meet and greet. Apparently the sand is brought in and removed, all within 24 hours. Watch a time lapse of the preparation.