Quilt Shops in Missouri and Quilty Stuff in VA

| August 5, 2008

And…..despite our best efforts, here is where we stopped AGAIN to ask for MORE directions! Asking for directions AGAIN What are the odds of this – BOTH QUILT SHOPS had gone out of business! The next quilt shop closed early…..so onto ADVENTURE #4.  The Wooden Spool in Excelsior Springs, MO. Next time I think that […]

The MUSIC MAN at the Starlight Theatre and the DISH TOWEL

| August 4, 2008

Ever since I was in high school (I used to live in Kansas City, MO) I have gone to the Starlight Theatre on dates and even with my church group.  I believe that it is the largest outdoor theatre in the world.  I continued to go to the Starlight thoughout my adulthood – and I even went to every production with […]

My Family Reunion in Kansas City, MO July, 2008

| August 4, 2008

Family Reunion – Birthday Party in Disguise My mother celebrated her 87th birthday in Kansas City, MO on July 30……and many family members made it – and as always with my family we had lots of laughs.  Here is a picture of me with my three brothers and parents…..at one of the many birthday parties […]

The Demolition Derby – Platte County Fair – July 08

| August 3, 2008

PLATTE COUNTY FAIR July 08 I did something on my trip to Kansas City, MO that I never dreamed that I would ever do  – much less enjoy.  I went to the 145 year old Platte County Fair with my brother Fred and sister-in-law Elaine and we saw the DEMOLITION DERBY!  Doing NEW THINGS is […]

Making PLAY DOUGH – MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS and BUNCO

| July 20, 2008

MAKING PLAY DOUGH I don’t think I have ever handled warm play dough – until recently that is.  My grandangels and I made an orange and a purple batch (it turned out gray!) this weekend and it was lots of fun. I think we needed more PURPLE Food Coloring in our Purple BATCH.     They […]