Happy Kansas Day to one and all:

For some reason, theme based events just really appeal to me.  Think of all those somewhat unusual theme birthday parties the children and Tim experienced-many probably more fun for me than them.  Although, our Kansas Day celebration was not as glamorous and exciting as Caleb’s we tried.  First off work-work has been a trial.  (see Chris’ last post).  In order to improve overall building morale some of us planned a Kansas Day celebration.  Here are a few pictures. 

Sunflower pens to use at the Box Office

My attempt to make decorated sunflower cookies.  I don't think I'll do it again:)  Kudos to those of you who do cakes and etc.

Table decorations with cookies at work.  Think the napkins made the cookies look better.

  We had lots of food and it did seem to raise spirits.  We continued the party for family dinner.  I told them we needed a picture but assured them no one had to look directly at the camera!  

Family Dinner Kansas Day 2016

January has passed fairly uneventful.  Early in January we celebrated a friend’s 100^th birthday.  She used to tell me that January was her favorite month as it was a time to regroup and enjoy the quiet.  I think she told me that once when I was complaining how I dislike January.  It actually helped and I try really hard to see it that way.  So our regrouping has included actually getting a wall paper border up in the kitchen I had on hand for a year (that was more toward the end of December) and caulking the bathtub.  That was an adventure.  No one told me just because you quit squeezing the tube the stuff does not necessarily stop. 

Kitchen border-it's important to notice the pigs because

I needed a reason to hang up all my wonderful pig things I've been collecting.  It looks rather wild in the picture but it is fun.

My project I’m working on now is cleaning Tim’s desk and various papers up.  He is about to go off the board of Cause for Paws so that will decrease the amount of paper around the house.  We are finishing January up by going to the Cause for Paws auction fundraiser.  Gus is a king candidate and will be wearing a tux.  His tux will then be saved for the WEDDING EVENTS.  Yes, the Givans are actually having wedding events, thanks to Theresa and Chris.  August seems to be the time and details will be shared when we know more.  Theresa celebrated the holidays with us and that didn’t seem to scare her off so that’s good.  We really enjoy her. 

Kate’s plans for 2016 include a trip to Disney World-yes she and Gus will be travelling.  She will be going around her birthday with her friend Adam and his mom and another friend.  They are driving out and back.  She’s really excited about it.  Tim and I will be at home taking care of the various 4 legged friends.

Now to leave you with some random Kansas facts.

At one time it was against the law to serve ice cream on cherry pie.

If you are going to cross a highway in Kansas at night you are required to wear headlights. (this cracks me up)

Catching fish with your bare hands is illegal in Kansas.  (I’m sure everyone reading this is really disappointed by that one.)

In closing special thanks to Kansasan Omar Knedlik of Coffeyville who invented the first frozen carbonated drink machine in 1961.  I’m hooked (once again) on icees.

My stress drink of choice., also my happy drink, sad drink and whatever reason I think of to have one:)

Love Auntie and Tim