Pool Time

We enjoyed our lunch, now it was time for water guns, floats and noodles. Cameron learned a couple of weeks before to load the water gun and was very good at shooting it across the pool. Samantha has become such a good swimmer, it is so good to see her doing tricks and diving. The […]

Entertainment Around The Pool

Sitting around the pool entertaining ourselves with electric devices (Chris, Steve, Kristie, Ted), propping up a fractured foot (Holan) and taking a short nap (Rumi).

Time to Eat

Steve fired up the grill and got the burgers cooking. The bar and table were filled with food which was a good thing, everyone was hungry. Corn on the cob was a big hit with the kids, as well as the adults. Everyone was eating but no one was feeding Riley, so she nibbled on […]

4th of July Breakfast and Lunch Prep

Breakfast this morning was fries left over from lunch at KC Smoke Burgers yesterday and apple sweet roll from Rick. Samantha and Holan made deviled eggs for our cookout while Steve sliced tomatoes.

Mark and His Wine

This is Mark, he lives across the street from us and never comes empty-handed. On this night he had wine. He and Steve (S) got into a music showdown. It was fun listening to them going back and forth on the name of the songs and who sang them. They seemed to have lots of […]

KC Smoke Hamburgers Lunch

The Neighborhood went to KC Smoke Hamburgers for Memorial Day instead of cooking, this time we took the kids. It’s a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant but their smoke burgers were awesome, and the mini grill they bring your burger out on is just adorable. The buns are stamped with “KC” for a unique twist. The menu […]

Jello Shots

We made Jello shots to have on the fourth. It was the first time we made them so we weren’t sure what kind to make. The internet had lots of recipes so it was had to decide but what type alcohol in the cabinet help with the decision We did four flavors: black cherry, peach, […]

Young Photographer

We gave Samantha a camera for her birthday. These are pictures she took while we in Weston, MO for lunch. I think she did a good job!

Makers Faire

We went to a really cool Makers Faire today with the kids. Holan has posted the pictures and videos on her website if you want to take a look at them.  

Wine Barn Celebrating Birthday & Anniversary

For our 44th Wedding Anniversary and my 64th birthday we went to the Wine Barn. The Wine Barn is a 16 aces of land just 10 minutes from where we live. The Barn overlooks a pond and sets next to the vineyard. On this night live music was provided by “Boomerz KC” with Dinner Vendor […]