Let the Festivities Begin

With the Chiefs home opener looming next week, lots of Chiefs celebrations popping up. This one was at Prairie Village Shops.
 

Sleeping

The theory is that perennial's sleep the first year they're planted, creep the next and leap the third. Here's hoping my Cheyenne Spirit coneflower will give me more than one bloom next year.
 

She Won't Let You Win

Looks like a game of concentration. Mom never let the kids win so no hints. Hayden is concentrating to determine her next move as Stacy looks on. 1985
 

When It's 96 Degrees

You have ice pops and splash pad time. Last chance for the splash pad since they close on Labor Day.

 

Killed It

The Kansas City Country Club is undertaking a complete renovation of its golf course. So instead of gazing upon its lush green acres, we see this. Seems it's going to cost them several million dollars for this and for now we have this. With the current temperature approaching 100 degrees, looks more like a desert.
 

Let the Battle Be Joined!

Adam and George concluded Sunday School with the Pharaoh and his general ready for battle. Teacher Cindy said it didn't really have anything to do with their lesson, but they were having fun.
 

Teed Up

This mushroom on its stem looked like a golf ball teed up.

The Good Ol' Summer Time

These folks enjoying a quiet morning fishing seemed to just exude summer vibes. They had even caught some.
 

Time to Say Farewell

The Parade of Hearts is ending and removal has begun. They are being auctioned off for charity. Here is the new street car backed by the old trolley on the Back on Track heart by artist Ben Walters. No hearts next year and then a new format is coming in 2026. Stay tuned.

 

Happy Birthday, Frances!

Happy birthday to Frances today. Here she is sporting the "Ray & Mary's Uninvited Guests" shirt from Mom and Dad's anniversary party in 1991.
 

It's Not Over Yet!

Colin didn't let cooler temperatures or threat of rain impede his joy in water sport as we close in on the end of the season for water parks.
 

Receiving His Blessing

Pastor Michael called all teachers/educators, active or retired, to come forward for a blessing as the school year starts. Colin popped right up with Hayden and stayed for the blessing. We thought he would rush to sit down after he realized he was the only kid but he did not.

 

The Lunch Bunch Together Again

The Sunday Lunch bunch has grown a lot since we suspended it during the pandemic. Now we have the occasional picnic. Really difficult to get everyone to look at the same time. Apologies to Frances.
 

Back in the Studio

Vala wanted another chance to paint so she chose an elephant bank. We'll see the results after firing in a week.
 

Kicking Off the Season

This year the KU Football Kickoff at Corinth featured an inflatable corn hole game with KU pillows. What more could you want? It was hot enough I didn't last until the actual pep rally.