Trip to Leavenworth 2014

Memorial Day 2014

Leavenworth Courthouse. Photo taken Memorial Day, May 26, 2014.

Store Window

Leavenworth, KS

Memorial Day Weekend

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Theater

Leavenworth, KS

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Wards

Leavenworth, Kansas

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Tattoo Parlour

I'm fascinated by all the old buildings in Leavenworth. I wonder what the town was like in the late 19th/early 20th centuries. Sam says he thinks the town could play up its history a lot more than it does.  Photo taken Sunday May 25.

Return Trip

Monday May 26, 2014

We were on the road by 9:00 a.m.  Mom was driven down a week ago by Uncle Denny and returned home with us. Athena's good behavior at Sam and Becky's and also in the car impressed. Her only incident involved throwing up on the carpet and that was a result of feeding he a little faster than usual but also, we think, due to the excitement of being in a new place. The boys really enjoyed having Athena around. Just before we left Cashel said, "I'm getting used to having a dog around." Last year they were much more vocal about expressing to Sam how much they'd like to have a dog of their own. I wonder if Sam and Becky anticipated that this year and had a little talk with them because there was not a peep about it this trip.

The drive back was long and uneventful. It would be nice to break it into two days sometime in the future.

Saw a lot of these driving through Iowa:

Birthday Recovery

Sunday May 25, 2014

Slow paced morning which was great considering yesterday's busy-ness. Played a great game of Clue  Cashel particularly had a great time with that. We all went to brunch at the Prairiefire Mall south of Kansas City. After that we made a stop at the American Museum of Natural History at Prairie Fire. The boys had a great time there. 

Cairic's Birthday

Saturday May 24, 2014

Celebrated Cairic's birthday today with an Indiana Jones themed birthday party. Becky put a lot of effort into the shindig with Mom's help and also with the help of her friends Jenny and Sally the whole thing turned into quite a fun production. Dale and I helped with the limbo in our native masks.

In the evening we went to Baan Thai, a restaurant in Leavenworth. I, of course, had a martini.

Dale and the Boys

Friday, May 23, 2014

Annual Trip to Leavenworth

Yep, time once again for our annual trip to Kansas. While walking Athena prior to our departure, I noted that it finally felt like a spring day in May. It was slightly cool with a gentle breeze although the sun was out which made it feel warm. It was a perfect balance. Leavenworth is supposed to be in the 70s and 80s. 

Missing Mazatlan

Cigars in Mazatlan 2

Cigars in Mazatlan 1

Return from Mazatlan

The backyard upon our return from Mazatlan on Sunday April 6, 2014. Still leftover snow on the ground from the 8 inch snowstorm we missed while we were gone.

Mazatlan 2014 - Hibiscus

The hibiscus that was blooming around the resort was beautiful.

Mazatlan 2014 - Shells

I liked looking for shells on my beach walks. Although there weren't a lot to be found, the ones I came upon were quite pretty.

Mazatlan 2014 - Te-Amo Cuban Cigars

Mazatlan 2014 - Te-Amo Cuban Cigars

Mazatlan 2014 - Imbibing

Gin and tonic on the plane.

Pina colada at La Paloma.

Cocktail hour martini on the balcony.

Martini at Los Delfines.