Ah, LegoLand! This big bit of tourist fun is tucked into downtown Kansas City. On our trip (I know, you’re like, “Enough with the trip! Never let that…
Continue ReadingFirst of all, let me say that I love book dedications. Ever since I’ve loved books (decades, that is) I’ve so enjoyed the dedication at the front of…
Continue ReadingI love this picture and the moment that it captures.One of our adventures during this vacation was to visit our sister friend, a retired nun in her late…
Continue ReadingAfter more than three weeks of traveling, we’re finally home.Truly our little group of six (plus dog) saw it all…Katy to Leavenworth (for a quick dinner stop), to…
Continue ReadingPart of driving all over the Midwest this summer has meant passing lots of corn and soybeans and family farms. Red barns, gray-and-white-striped silos, and bright green John…
Continue ReadingM? Where are you? We were all here together, enjoying a family vacation, and now you’re missing. The last time We saw you, it was business as usual…
Continue ReadingHere at the Lake, the days are full. I usually end up crashing at about 9:30 PM. I’ve also been getting up much earlier to finish the book…
Continue ReadingPart of our time here at the lake has been spent indoors because, well, it’s really hot. And, even though our kids are Texans and can tolerate three-digit…
Continue ReadingOfficially one week into our vacation, and I’m happy to report that the kids are having a blast, the parents are relaxed (but working hard), the fish are…
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