American Royal Parade

This was our first time attending the American Royal Parade but it has been going on for 87 years. This years was a  tribute to the American Military. For more information about the American Royal go here. Melissa was marching with the THS Band.

New Library

Argentine library in Kansas City, Kansas is a Carnegie building. It was built sometime in 1917. 

                  The new story time area, Amy and Miss. Brenda

                Children's area

The new library branch opened today, the girls wanted to check it out right away, so as soon  as school was out we headed down to the library.  Community volunteers raised nearly $2 million dollars to get the library started and the KCK school district added in $4 million more to complete. The new library is handicapped accessible and has three time the space of the old library.  We will miss the old library, it has a beautiful fireplace that I've posted pictures with the kids in front of it before but our thankful for a new library.

Pinned it, Made it Monday

The picture is from Just Get off your Butt and Bake

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A couple nights ago we had hamburgers for dinner and I thought Gen Dare burgers from Fritz's are one of my all time favorites. So I decided to try this pin, cooking hash browns in the waffle maker. I peel and grated my potatoes add, pepper, garlic granules and a tiny bit of salt. I drizzle a little olive oil on the waffle maker. I did have to turn these over a couple times until I was happy with them. (If I would have left them alone I wouldn't have to have turn them). :-) I will definitely cook them this way again.  

 A few weeks ago I cooked our bacon on the George Forman grill, a friend had told me about it so I found a pin to go along with it.
This picture is from this site of Cara Perkins but doesn't link.
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I'm linking up with Tammy of Country Girl at Home.

Harris Kearney house

There was no school Friday, and we met up with our friends from KC Circle and toured The Harris-Kearney House,  it is the oldest brick house in Kansas City, Missouri.  The Battle of Westport was fought in the area. The cannonball picture above is from the that battle. I'm glad my girls are interested in touring old houses and learning about history. I wanted to take the self guided walking tour of Westport, that starts at the house, we decided against doing it Friday but will plan on it in the future.

Pryde's of Olde Westport pictured above is on my to do list, when I have money and no children with me.I usually have either children or if I don't have children, I don't have extra spending money. I'm going to have to change that up sometime. :-)

Welcome Fall!

Fall Gathering Swap

Look at these fall goodies. I participated in the Harvest Gathering Swap that Amy hosted. Marti was my swap partner  I love the crow burlap bag! The pumpkin candles smell wonderful, look at that cute owl and apple mat. Last but not least is the acorn bell hanger. Thanks Marti!

Birthday Celebration

Aunt Julie made Jaime's birthday cookie, look at all that candy.

Soccer game

Lil Leader

After four practices Amy was ready to take on the Cheerleading world!! It was a fun night at the footballl game. She might be our only cheerleader after Kaitlyn.

                           The Marching Band put on a great half time show.