We left Kansas City early New Year's Day to make it back to Wichita for a gathering at my Aunt Denise's house. We had a blast catching up with myriad aunts, uncles and cousins we haven't seen in a long time because we haven't been able to make it back for the reunions. Living far from family takes its toll.
When we first arrived, Alexa clung to me and wouldn't let go. She slowly warmed up as family passed her around and played with her. Before too long, she was cozying up to my Aunt Linda and asking her to read an Eric Carle book.
After leaving the party we met my best friends from high school for dinner. Afterward, we brought the party back to Dad's place, where we stayed up giggling and chatting until the wee hours. Sadly I don't have any photos of our get-together. I was having too much fun gossiping!
The next morning we had lunch with more family: my uncle, aunt and cousins on my mom's side of the family.
There also was relaxation. We had lunch at a coffee shop downtown and did a little thrifting. My favorite place was an antique mall. One of the vendors had the best taste in midcentury modern furniture. I was bummed I couldn't buy it all and store it in my massive new home on the outskirts of the city. (So many housing developments, all with prices that made my L.A. self cry in frustration.)
It was a blustery day. The wind in Wichita is one of those things you forget about when you're not subjected to it on an everyday basis, but let me tell you. It's nothing to mess around with. We're lucky we didn't blow away. Forget about doing your hair, mmkay.
A few shots where the wind seems blissfully absent:
Alexa enjoyed spending time with her Grandpa (or as she calls him, Baba).
To be continued ...
Looks like such a great time with family - love that family shot of the 3 of you!!
ReplyDeleteLove these pictures. Looks like you had a great visit
ReplyDeleteWe did! It's all too rare to see so much family.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm partial to it, as well.
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