Community Cairns

The homeowner said she created these cairns to represent community caring and love. While cairns are traditionally to mark trails or as memorials, I suppose this could be a valid purpose as well.
 

Kicking It Off

The KU Football Kickoff in Corinth returned after a year hiatus for COVID. Great vibe. Maybe this will be our year for football. 😁
 

No Water

Adam's expression says it all as he sits in the Mission splash pad where there is no water. Seems whoever cleaned the drain let all the water out of the reservoir so it was going to be an hour before the sprinklers would turn on. We didn't wait. Too hot.
 

Moving to College

We spent a lot of hot August days moving the girls to dorms or apartments. Here Stacy is moving into her apartment that was across from campus.
 

Annual Surprise

The surprise lilies are blooming – always a nice surprise in the dog days of summer.
 

Grand Entrance

Vala entered the room waving like royalty.

 

Kansas City Jazz Wraps Streetcar

 

Jazz: The Resilient Spirit of Kansas City was created by Hector E. Garcia, a local artist and illustrator as part of the annual Art in the Loop project. In addition to the streetcar wrap, jazz musicians play along the route throughout the summer and special installations adorn several streetcar stops.

 

Adventure Park

 

Lowell, Adam and Vala enjoyed adventures in Big Bull Creek Park - something for everyone. First up, Adam and Lowell had to find the trail and the rivers to cross.😀

 

Master Chef

Adam is helping cook dinner. He is staying with us while his parents are at a wedding in New Jersey.
 

Best Buds

Sometimes. Other times they continually take things away from each other. They've both grown so much!
 

Birthday Shenanigans

I love the photos that have so much happening. The Lafferty girls are delightful here.
 

Dusty Sunrise

Our air quality is definitely affected by the western fires. The early morning sun pointed to it.
 

Is This OK?

This munchkin is fast and adventurous. No, we do not stand on tables.

 

Birthday Celebrations

We celebrated Stacy and Matt yesterday. It's wonderful chaos now with the little ones running around.

 

Kayak Team

 

We had a beautiful morning at Shawnee Mission Park for my first kayak experience. So much fun.