Showing posts with label Leavenworth Trip Memorial Day 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leavenworth Trip Memorial Day 2014. Show all posts
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Leaving Leavenworth
On the Kansas side of the Missouri River about to cross over into the state of Missouri. Photo taken from car window on Monday, May 26, 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.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
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:
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.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Cairic's Birthday
Saturday May 24, 2014
In the evening we went to Baan Thai, a restaurant in Leavenworth. I, of course, had a martini.
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.
Monday, May 26, 2014
And We're Off
Friday, May 23, 2014
Left at 10:00 a.m. for Leavenworth. Mom was driven down by Uncle Denny a week ago.
Left at 10:00 a.m. for Leavenworth. Mom was driven down by Uncle Denny a week ago.
Crossed into Iowa around 11:30 a.m. Stopped near Dows, Iowa for a picnic lunch. Before leaving Minneapolis we stopped at Kowalski's to pick up some wraps and also corn and bean salads from the deli. It was nice to eat outside because Athena could be with us. She enjoyed a quick run before we hit the road again. She was perfect in the car the entire way.
Crossed into Missouri about 3:45 p.m. After getting in we took Athena for a walk with the boys. Ordered pizza and watched Raiders of the Lost Ark with Sam, Becky, the boys, and Mom.
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.
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