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Well…I sure had a wonderful trip to Kansas City visiting my son and his family. This time Gillian came right to me, as if she were used to seeing me every day, and got up on my lap. What a thrill! Neil just amazes me constantly with the thoughts and ideas he has. Calvin is growing up so fast and I am struggling to keep up with him. Ian is a delight, almost grown up and trying to figure out what to do. Not easy to be 18.

We did not do a lot of running around this time I am happy to say but actually sat around just talking and watching the kids be kids. How many times can Gillian get all the books off the shelves of her bookcase!! Her little legs never stop running until she finally just falls over asleep. What a doll.

It was so cold (for me) in Kansas City! 55 degrees there and when I got off the plane in Phoenix it was 99 degrees. Felt good to me! I am used to the hot weather and not used to being cold.

I wish I lived close enough to jump in the car and run over and see them all the time but unfortunately I do not. I tried to interest them in spending the cold winters here when Steven retires but so far…they still love the cold weather. I did too when I was that age but time does make a difference and I hope that before I am gone, they will rethink spending some time here in the warmer climate.

Right now I can travel pretty easily, and I hope to continue to for the next 20 years, but we will see what happens. After all, I am almost 70 and no spring chicken. I am really healthy now so will make as many trips as possible. I want the little ones to be able to know their grandma Ann.

Kansas City is really changing. All the neighborhood landmarks from my youth have just about given in to time and are gone. Today Steven’s dad told me that Westport, our high school is closing. Last time I saw that area it was all so run down that I am not surprised. Happens to all cities, I know, but it is hard to see it happen to your own memories.

Looking forward to going back to Kansas City SOON for another visit.