I'm in the middle of a blogging intermission. Does that even make sense?
We've been in Kansas for about a week, now, and I'm thinking that I should post SOMEthing, for goodness sake! We have plans to do some "touristy" stuff but the weather has been cold and windy. Quite frankly, I'd rather stay indoors! The forecast looks promising next week so that will be the time to go out and about.
First and foremost on our list is a visit to The Country Club Plaza in Kansas City. I love the Plaza. It's just beautiful in the summertime when the weather is warm. During the Christmas (Holiday) Season each building in the Plaza district is outlined in white lights. It is absolutely stunning!
Here's a bit of information from the website:
"The Plaza is an outdoor museum of romantic Spanish architecture and European art where people actually live and work every day amid its beauty. It was designed in 1922 as the nation's first suburban shopping district."
Did you know that only Rome has more fountains than Kansas City? Did you know that Kansas City has more tree-lined boulevards than Paris? It's true!
We're having a very good time with MJ and her family. We help ferry the grandchildren here and there and take in the 2nd graders' basketball games each Saturday. We've played games - Apples to Apples is their favorite.
Whenever we visit our children we are pretty sure there will be a project or two to keep us busy. I like that...I like having something to do.
Just yesterday I reorganized the "spice" cupboard. MJ keeps all the dried herbs and spices in little covered bins and every time she needs a particular spice she has to guess which bin it's in!
Sooooo.....here's how it turned out. I sorted the containers so all "like" spices and herbs would be in the same bin.
We numbered the bins and MJ typed up an alphabetical list of each item and the bin number. Then she printed it and we taped it to the inside of the cupboard door! Brilliant.
In the interest of full disclosure, I must confess that the list was Jack's idea.
We've also repainted/distressed a coffee table and rearranged a bedroom.
This afternoon we're hanging wide Venetian-style blinds in their brand new family/media room. They resemble plantation shutters but they're waaaaay less expensive!
So that's the scoop, for now...nothing life changing or earth shattering but that's probably a good thing!
We've been in Kansas for about a week, now, and I'm thinking that I should post SOMEthing, for goodness sake! We have plans to do some "touristy" stuff but the weather has been cold and windy. Quite frankly, I'd rather stay indoors! The forecast looks promising next week so that will be the time to go out and about.
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| J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain |
Here's a bit of information from the website:
"The Plaza is an outdoor museum of romantic Spanish architecture and European art where people actually live and work every day amid its beauty. It was designed in 1922 as the nation's first suburban shopping district."
This photo is courtesy of Flickr but I'm going to take my camera with me. I can't believe I have never taken photos of the Plaza!
In the meantime, you will enjoy this link: It's the Plaza's Art and Architecture Walking Tour. You'll see how really beautiful it is.
In the meantime, you will enjoy this link: It's the Plaza's Art and Architecture Walking Tour. You'll see how really beautiful it is.
We're having a very good time with MJ and her family. We help ferry the grandchildren here and there and take in the 2nd graders' basketball games each Saturday. We've played games - Apples to Apples is their favorite.
Whenever we visit our children we are pretty sure there will be a project or two to keep us busy. I like that...I like having something to do.
Just yesterday I reorganized the "spice" cupboard. MJ keeps all the dried herbs and spices in little covered bins and every time she needs a particular spice she has to guess which bin it's in!
Sooooo.....here's how it turned out. I sorted the containers so all "like" spices and herbs would be in the same bin.
In the interest of full disclosure, I must confess that the list was Jack's idea.
We've also repainted/distressed a coffee table and rearranged a bedroom.
This afternoon we're hanging wide Venetian-style blinds in their brand new family/media room. They resemble plantation shutters but they're waaaaay less expensive!
So that's the scoop, for now...nothing life changing or earth shattering but that's probably a good thing!
Sounds like you're having fun seeing the sights! Enjoy your weather, as here winter finally hit with an artic blast I'd rather not have! I had heard that about the fountains, it's amazing...hope you share more photos later of your sights around town! Stay warm, and enjoy your holiday!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! Thank you for stopping by...we are indeed having fun...we talked to a neighbor in Alexandria, today, and the arctic blast hit there, too! Yep, I'll post photos...
DeleteSo, did you ever finish the puzzle?
ReplyDeleteNope...haven't finished it, yet...it's waiting for me, though. I didn't have the heart to tear it apart - ha!
DeleteI'd never heard of that plaza, but it's really stunning. Enjoy your time with your daughter and the grandkids!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Blissed-Out Grandma! It's great to be here to help out a little bit and to bond with the little ones. Our Granddaughter was Alice in the Alice in Wonderland production that I posted about. She just auditioned for the musical "Seussical" so we'll see if she wins a part.
DeleteEnjoy your time with MJ and family. It sound as if you're busy being a blessing while you're there.
ReplyDeleteWell, we're helping when we can...and we're the ones who are blessed, actually! :-) Thanks for the visit. I'm going to try to stop by my blogging buddies' places before the week is out.
DeleteWe have a spice cupboard that could use some help, if you're ever in the Seattle area!
ReplyDeleteWill do!
DeleteCheryl why is it more fun to organize somebody else's cupboards? I just had a thought, maybe it's because they appreciate the help? I have no idea, but I used to love organizing my Mom's cupboards every now and again. I've found a neat little tiered rack for my spices, I can see what I have and it's all at a glance.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you're keeping busy, but having so much fun doing so! That's awesome you're having some quality time with your grandchildren and I'll bet they're loving every minute of your time!
Have a wonderful weekend.
That's exactly why, darlin...it's more fun and they do appreciate the help. I've seen those little tiered racks and they're great. I have a couple of those, too. We are having lots of quality time with the little ones, too.
DeleteI've been organizing mine too.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with the family.
Good for you, Ramona. It's so satisfying to see how great everything looks when it's all finished.
DeleteWhen are you coming to visit me? I have a lot of things in need of organization..... except my spices. I custom-built a spice rack that hangs on the inside of my pantry door, which is right beside my stove. it's not exactly pretty, but the spices are alphabetical.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're having a great time in Kansas!
Um, you are one organized bag lady! Alphabetical order, even. I'm impressed!
DeleteNice job with the spice shelf. I haven't traveled much in the east, so I haven't been to Kansas city. Thanks for stopping by to comment on my blog about Powell River. If you like tree, rivers, lakes and the ocean, you would love visiting our neck of the woods. - Margy
ReplyDeleteYou are so helpful! Love what you did with the spices!
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