Family Photos

Melissa loves getting family photos. This year she decided to have the photographer come to her house and take pictures on their property.

Struggling to get 5 kids to cooperate can be a bit of a struggle but it looks like she pulled it off.

While I prefer candid shots, it's always nice to know I can depend on Melissa to get me a recent photo of all the kids.

Ma's Day Tailgate Party

One of the local churches set up a tailgate party which also happened to be Grandparent's Day or what I like to call "Ma's" Day.

Food trucks, bounce houses, slides, face painting and the Chiefs mascot KC Wolf were all on hand to celebrate the opening day of football season in Kansas City.

Best of all I was able to get an updated picture of me with Violet, Lincoln, Hazel, Goldie and Pearl.

Lots of fun and excitement for all ages.

Childhood Friends

There's something about getting together with friends from your childhood. They know all the fun stuff we did as kids.

Jana, Jamie, John, Jim and I got together for dinner at Jana and Jim's house. We laughed and laughed about things from grade school and high school but then things turned to kids, grandkids and ailments. I guess old friends still do old people stuff.

Goldie Goes to Preschool

Watch out world. Goldie is going to preschool.

Melissa was a little nervous about Goldie even getting out of the car the first day of school but she jumped right out. I told Melissa now she just has to wait for a call from the school saying Goldie beat someone up. That didn't happen. She actually likes school and is making new friends. Whew!!!