The New Wonderscope

The last time Lowell and I went to Wonderscope (pre-pandemic) it was in the old Flint School. The pandemic coincided with their new building campaign so today we experienced the new Wonderscope – new building, new play areas. It was crazy busy but the girls had fun.

 

Fun Yard Art

This balloon art is colorful. No signage with it so I don't know the occasion that inspired it.
 

Taps at the Tower

The National WWI Museum and Memorial presents Taps at the Tower at sunset a few days each June. It's quite impressive, especially when the sun cooperates with a beautiful sunset.
 

Unwanted Assistants

Lowell had a lot of help while she was trying to paint. None were appreciated.

 

Too High?

Not for Adam. Fearless.

 

Aquatic Graduates

Vala and Lowell completed their parent-tot swimming class. I was privileged to get to be the second adult in 8 lessons of fun.
 

KU Graduation, Circa 1979

In honor of Scott's upcoming birthday, here's a throwback to May 1979 when he graduated from KU. As one can see, Stacy is on the way.
 

Tending the Blooms

Tiny gardener Vala at work again.

 

Solstice Artistry

An amazing sunrise greeted me on the morning of the Summer Solstice. A rainbow even appeared to the south at the same time. Wow!

Happy Juneteenth

Someone at this house used their creative skills to acknowledge our newest national holiday, Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
 

Birthday Bash

Hayden and Matt had a double birthday party for the girls. Vala wasn't sure about the singing but loved the rest of it. A grand time was had by all.

 

Book Lover

Lowell intently reading Axel. She read aloud to me, too.

 

Summer Delight

Who doesn't love a water frolic in the hot ol' summertime? Adam was reveling in it.

 

Dashing Group

We celebrated my great-aunt Helen and Wert's 50th wedding anniversary at Central Congregational Church in Topeka in August 1973. I'm not sure why I have a corsage - maybe I served cake. We all do look nice.
 

On the Move

Vala likes to push things but is just shy of walking on her own.