Happy Days

Where does the time go?
Seems like forever that I sat down to share with you.

The weather has been glorious in Kansas.

The Spring colors are breath-taking this year. 

I feel like everywhere I turn, God speaks and says, 

"Hey, Wendy, look at this one."

He thrills me with all the colors.

Impressive.

Sorry it's fuzzy.

I was going downhill on my bike.

When you have the opportunity to finally go downhill,

you don't stop to take a picture.

You just don't.

These are in the Walmart parking lot.

I have been taking advantage of the amazing bike trails

offered in Kansas.

I could ride forever,

if someone would come pick me up :)

I rode about 13 miles a couple times this week.

Some of the hills are a challenge

but I'm getting better.

I have been getting more acquainted with my embroidery machine.

I love all the fun I am having with it.

Of course,

I have a family picture to share.

Dani Mae wanted her hair curled like her doll, Caroline.

Pure sweetness.

Here is a great family shot from the ball park.

Oh how I love them!

Hope you are having a happy day!

XXOOXX

Walking Through The Neighborhood

 Where did that weekend go?

I hope you had a wonderful one.

All my teams lost.

(There, there now)

I went for a walk on Saturday.

I just kept walking and walking.

The homes in our area are gorgeous

so I thought I'd share some pictures

of my faves. 

My iPhone doesn't do any justice 

but you will get the basic idea.

Landscaping is where my heart is. 

I love a groomed yard.

I have reached the stage of life 

where I'd rather higher a landscaper.

Not sure if you can see the apples in the tree.

It was covered a few weeks ago.

When I first got married many, many moons ago,

I wanted a brick house.

Our first home was brick so...

been there, done that.

This one is pretty with a mixture of textures.

This one is my favorite.

You can't see the huge front porch trimmed in white.

How about those stained garage doors.

Did you count them?

Yes! 4 garage doors.

I should have taken a better picture

but when you are out walking,

you don't want people to think 

you are stalking the neighborhood.

What is your favorite style of home?

I can adapt wherever I live 

but 

I believe Kansas has the 

most gorgeous homes.

I just kept walking and walking and before I knew it,

I had walked 2 hours.

I did stop at a garage sale.

No mun, no fun.

I took this picture for Mom.

I was thinking this would be nice 

around her tree.

She recently picked up a cart 

just like that from a garage sale.

My walk ended up with my honey

tracking me down and giving me a ride.

Thank goodness!

Biking In Olathe

oh-LAY-the

Did you know that's how it's pronounced?

One of my favorite thing about living in Olathe, KS are the bike trails.

I have found the trails here are so great because they wind and weave through neighborhoods.

You don't have to go very far from your home to get on a trail.

 The asphalt paths are about 10 feet wide which makes it nice for others using the trails to have plenty of space.

 They normally run behind homes which I love because I enjoy seeing how homeowners landscape their backyards.

I feel like I have permission to be nosy.

I love riding through the peaceful trails.

Someone hung this swing for people to stop and take a break.

The picture above is one of my favorite yards even though it doesn't look great with my drive-by iPhone.

It would seem that they planted a gorgeous island just for people going by to enjoy.

The trails provide much shade.

It makes these hot summer days a lot more bearable.

There's so much to look at and before you know it,

you've gone several miles.

Gotta go,

my bike is calling me.