Ahhh...Kansas City. When we arrived, we drove straight to the park next to Cedar Ridge Christian Church to meet some friends. It was like a family reunion. We got lots of hugs, had lots of laughs, ate some yummy food provided by Angel and Allison and tried to make sure no one drowned in the pond. The kids picked up with their friends right where they left off and ran themselves silly. Shelby and Jesse's wish to play in the leaves came true. The colors were so beautiful. Fall in Kansas is truly amazing after being in this desert for a few years!
I wish I had pictures of everyone who came, but I got most of the kids and I guess that is what is important! They are the ones who change so much from year to year while we adults just stay the same, {if we are lucky, right}!
I am sad I didn't get more pics of James with his friends. Matt C, Seavie, Brian, Jeremy, Randy, Ben, and Ken were there, along with Cindy, Katie, Anje and Izzy that I didn't get pics of. We missed seeing a few more families that didn't come, but we will be back next summer and spend more time there, hopefully.
While in KC, we stayed with the Shores. This is the one and only pic I got while we were with them, (what, I know!?) The 8 of them played really well together jumping on the trampoline, playing pirate, dressing up, and just hanging out. Carrie, DeLand, James and I stayed up late both nights cracking each other up and plotting ways to get us back to Kansas. It was so nice to be with friends who are more like family! On Tuesday, we spent the afternoon at the Wiltse's...I got no pictures. : ( The kids were off playing in the woods behind their house for hours while me and Jenn lounged on the couch and the littles took long naps. It was a short visit, but one the kids will never forget. It was probably their first real taste of freedom!
