It’s been so long since we’ve spent Thanksgiving in St. Francis and it was the first time the kids have spent the holiday there. It’s such a long drive out but so worth it. I know I usually complain when preparing to go but what fabulous memories were made. I know I’ve said it before, but this far away, edge of Kansas town is a true gift to not only me but especially to my kids.
We started the vacation preparing for the day of thanks. Darrin making deviled eggs….
Tucker and Sawyer making napkin rings….
Porter being Porter …. actually this was one of the rare smiles he showed off the whole week …. the rest of the time – a TOTAL grump….
Lots of playtime outside… the weather was perfect…
This is a view from Kurt and Margaret’s living room window. The first time I went to meet Darrin’s parents, I fell in love with this church. It’s several miles out in the country and is a perfect symbol of this community … simple yet cherished. I got to go to a Christmas pageant there several years ago. No big city production would ever match it. Perfect….
I have no idea whose kids those are running in a church sanctuary!!! I mean REALLY! Where’s their mother?! ….
Uncle Doug has a real, authentic SURREY! Though this one doesn’t have the fringe on top, it’s only missing the horse!….
This ‘thing’ got wrapped around Sawyer’s shoe. At first I thought it was some sort of animal bone. Evidently, it’s just a weed….Crazy! …
Margaret had knee replacement surgery 3 weeks ago so she wasn’t her usual ‘get down in the dirt and play with the kids’ self. But she’s doing great and I’m sure the next time we see her she will be outrunning us all again…
Grandma Bucholtz has the best toys. This is the tricycle that she and her brother used to play with when they were little….
This tractor is one of my (and the kids’) favorite things on the farm. It belonged to Margaret’s dad (Great Grandpa Cooper) and on any given summer day you can drive by the farm and see Margaret out on it working her ground :-) ….
This was before she fell off of the tractor…
…and this was …. after she fell off of the tractor….
another favorite …
and another, an old chicken coop….
…one of Tucker’s favorite things about the farm … beloved Katie….
The flower gardens are even beautiful in the fall/ winter ….
… yeah I know, shame on me! Here I was trying to be all creative an get some cool pictures of the garden, I look over …. and…. :-) When on the farm…
There is an annual tradition of a city light parade the Friday night after Thanksgiving. I remember being at this one other time. It is such a neat small town tradition. Any business or organization that wants, can decorate a float and participate.
There were golf carts decorated in lights…
Covered wagons covered in lights….
The Grinch speeding by….
A car with a sign reading, “Have you seen the Grinch?”…
This is the St. Francis movie theatre. I have always wanted to go to a movie here. Most everything inside is as it was 50 years ago…
ahhhh…. the highlight of the night for the kids….
This was the first time Sawyer has made it ONTO the lap of the big guy! Not one tear, not one blood curdling scream! She’s growing up so fast….
At first, not too sure….
Thank goodness for the daddy distraction…
Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without Batman coming over for a visit…
…and Sawyer bustin’ a move…
….and naked baby legs….
3 comments:
When we were growing up we called those weed things.....Devil Horns! They are all over Western Kansas
So cute and looks like so much fun! Love the picture of Tucker "watering the weeds!" Don't you just love country life and small towns!
oh my goodness. take me next time!!
thanks so much for all the work you did to make my bracelet!! i LOVE it!
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