Back in Kansas

We journeyed back to Kansas to spend time with family for the holidays and get caught up on projects around the house.

We went to Kansas City to spend time with Betsy, Blake and family. Had a great time at their place. Betsy took me to see her classroom and told me all about her school. That was enjoyable as a parent to see our daughters vocation up close.

Betsy in her nicely decorated class room

Betsy enjoys teaching third grade

Over the Holidays we watched movies with the little ones finding space where ever possible. Bennett found a soft lap.

Bennett, Julie and Dieter watching 'The Incredibles'

Some toys continue to be timeless and fun to assemble.

Made a trip to IKEA - first time at the new one in Kansas City.

Betsy and Julie checking out the new IKEA store.

The IKEA tent/fabric castle was a big hit with the boys and the cat. The latter seemed to think it was his personal cat cave...

Bennett checking out the fabric castle

The construction of raised bed garden structures required a trip to the lumber yard for supplies. The boys did a great job of helping select and stack wood.

Getting the boys exposed to the wonders of the lumber yard

The raised beds are ready for spring planting.

Raised beds await spring planting

The movie 'Frozen' is a hit with the grandsons.
 

Focused on watching 'Frozen'