Strawberry Picking

We picked delicious strawberries at StoneBriar Farm in DeSoto. Vala found it preferable to have strawberries brought to her.

 

 

Hope Blooms

Ada Koch designed this heart in the Parade of Hearts with the poppies that have been a sign of hope since World War I. She says her heart signifies the hope that Kansas City can overcome tough times and come out stronger and more loving.
 

Reluctant Birthday Girl

Libby didn't want to blow out the candles on her beautiful rainbow cake. Turning 3 can be stressful. But others enjoyed the cake, including Lowell (below), and they all were awash in color. The price of rainbow cake.

 

Dinner Music

We were having dinner in the park when Moon City Big Band began a concert. It was delightful.
 

Praat jy Afrikaans?

My junior assistants managed to put us in Afrikaans when we were checking out.
 

All Aboard

Not sure if Allan is driving a train or a tractor with Mom on the back and Helen and Ethel smiling along. Picture is labeled Polk Street 1928.
 

A Spot of Fun

Someone put rocks like these out during the stay-at-home, which made for fun walks. I was delighted to find a new one. Maybe the culprit is at it again.
 

Remembering and Honoring Our Veterans

The American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Wall, a replica of the Washington, DC memorial, has been installed on the south lawn of Liberty Memorial through Memorial Day. Vala and I visited and she took a tour of a helicopter that flew missions in Vietnam.

 

A Parade for One

We stumbled upon a parade with this young woman in a convertible and a few cars following while in Emporia. We are guessing she was on her way to her quinceañera.
 

The Bride and the Maid of Honor 50 Years Later

Here we are 50 years later. Barb and Charlie celebrated their 50th anniversary with a large cake, made by Barb.

 

Zebra in the Neighborhood

I spied this creature on my walk.

 

Waiting in the Firetruck

That's the firetruck playhouse at Fairway Park. They love driving it and just climbing on it.
 

Golden Anniversary

I was maid of honor for Barb in 1972. This weekend we're going to their 50th wedding anniversary party. How can that be?
 

Pod Warning

Hayden and I have seen this sign for a couple of months on our walk to Franklin Park. The house next door has had a POD parked in its driveway (visible through the bushes) all that time. Usually PODs only appear for a short time. Prairie Village last week passed an ordinance that, beginning July 1, a POD can only be at a home for two consecutive weeks. I suspect this had something to do with that.
 

Just a Chat

Colin was quite entertained by Vala's comments. He was happy to have her visit.