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

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.

Family Fun

 We had a wonderful few days with our daughter.

 Cramming everything we could into a short amount of time.

We played a card game called Hand & Foot.

Have you played it?

It's a family fave.

It's best played with 4 people and 6 decks of cards.

I think you'd like it.

Our area has nice bike trails so I showed her where I bike.

Of course, we did some shopping.

Macy's had some good sales so we had much fun.

We did a 5000 piece puzzle.

You open a puzzle around my husband 

and he is going to finish it in record time.

We are used to the wee hours of the morning

complaining of back pain but 

"lets just find one more piece."

We went to the gorgeous Arboretum & Botanical Garden which is nearby.

It has long trails and lots of wild life.

 The peonies were just blooming.

  

Can you see the deer?

My sweet girl.

My sweet son.

Josh, Mark and Kristen.

They tolerated all my picture taking 

because it was Mother's Day & they love me.

Thank you Lord for blessing me above and beyond.

She flew home this morning so hmmm...

but I do plan to be in Florida next week

so don't feel too sorry for me.

(maybe a little)