Kansas

Our trip to Kansas was certainly sad, but it also included a lot of fun moments and all four of us were so glad we could go. It was the first time my mom had been back in about 10 years, which I'm sure was very interesting for her. We started off the trip by arriving at the Kansas City airport and stopping in Lawrence on our way to Topeka to visit some historic houses:

My mom and dad's first apartment.




My mom's first apartment.




The house where my mom was born was in between these two houses.




Mom, Dad, and Isaac examine the GPS in the rental car.




The house where my dad was born.




In Topeka, we spent a lot of time with my grandmother, Tracy, Bill, and Jena (and of course Grandma's dog Sammy.) We attended the (very nice) service for my grandfather. We also looked through many, many wonderful old photos:


My grandmother as a girl:






Her mom and some aunts (check out their outfits!):




I stayed in this room:





My dad and Tracy:




Jena and me:



And... on the very last night... a double rainbow ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE SKY!