When Did KCMO Receive Country Designation?

And why not KCK,* I ask you? I suppose I should be asking Annie that question. Yes, this another one of those my-kid-said-the-cutest-thing posts.

It was Annie's turn to say family prayer this morning. Sometimes, she rattles along all by herself and gives a great (albeit only partly understandable prayer.) Other times, she asks for help. Well, she says, "I need help," but I think she really means, "Hey, give me some suggestions and I'll see what I can do with them."

During her prayer, I was proposing some things we are thankful for, things like each member of our family, our home, Daddy's job, our country.... Annie ran with that one! She intoned, "We are thankful for our country: Kansas City, Missouri."

What?!!

*KCMO refers to Kansas City, Missouri - the place most people actually think of when they think of Kansas City - that is, if they even think of it at all. KCK (where we live) is Kansas City, Kansas - you know, the part of the city that rests on the west side of the Kansas/Missouri state line. Yeah, I think there is sometimes a little rivalry between these two parts of the metro.

It's Just My Imagination Running Away With Me

It's been awhile since I've posted. You've probably been wondering, Where is that girl? Did she steal away with her husband on a romantic getaway? (I hear Barbados with its incredible beaches is lovely this time of year.) Or did she grab her skis and snow goggles so she could swish and swoosh down powdery white slopes in Aspen and Vail, rubbing elbows with (or knocking down!) Jennifer Aniston, maybe lunching with Heidi and Seal? Then again, maybe she jumped on a plane with the hubby and kids and landed in sunny Southern California, home to Mickey, Knott's Berry Farm and Hollywood. Of course, a jaunt with one's girlfriends is all the rage right now and there are spectacular things to do in New York City - Broadway shows, Central park, David Letterman, inhaling the magic of 5th Avenue.... Wow. Wherever she's been, whatever she's experienced, I bet she's been having the time of her life!

Yes, well, don't let your fantasizing stop running free on my account. Just keep this in mind: if I was escaping (from what, I can't imagine!) with my best girlfriends, you'd certainly be in that party!

New Year, New Detention

It's been a couple of months since the last detention - I'm talking about Annie, but you knew that already, right? Can you believe this little girl would ball her fingers into a fist and let it fly in another kindergartner's face?

Well, believe it!

Certain Things Are Likely

Another nice, pleasant Monday evening. Serenity reigns here. Okay, the truth is, it would be better if serenity would rain here. Nothing says Family Home Evening like weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth! For some reason, it reminds me of a song. Maybe it's because certain things are likely when everyone is oh-so-happy. Or it could be because I wouldn't mind being hypnotized into believing I am on a nice, white, sandy beach somewhere.


Sorry that the video is a little long - so was the evening with 2 very-moody girls! (I actually couldn't find a shorter clip.)