2024 :: week 11

March 10

We had a full van coming home from church on Sunday. Tony was in Nashville for work, but Emily and Cal stayed home because they were sick, so we had room to give Tyler and Mikey a ride home. 

March 11

For the first day of Spring Break we decided to get out and do some things in Kansas City. Our first stop was Penguin Park. The park is in North Kansas City (not too far from the temple) and has been around for awhile. In the 1960s large fiberglass animals--penguin, kangaroo, giraffe--were added. Then we headed to the downtown library. Because it was a nice day we played on the roof for a bit. This library has a nice children's section, and we played games and used their building toys for a bit. A few times I felt chocked up, realizing that we don't have many spring breaks left with all the kids at home.

March 12

Tuesday Will spent the day with the Bensons. They spent some time at Shawnee Mission Park and also walked around their neighborhood. Lauren was a lifesaver. I had a migraine and had to rest much of the day. She watched Miles and Elliott for me, and among other things, they watched Star Wars. Tony got home from Nashville late that evening.

March 13

Wednesday we headed to the Big 12 Tournament. We went to the BYU v. UCF game. We had a great time! The Cougars played well and we ran into a lot of friends. Tony and the boys got on the big screen several times--dancing and cheering. I ran into Carrie Diggins and chatted with her through much of the second half. After the game we took the street car to City Market and got Pigwich for lunch. 

March 14

The boys had so much fun at the game Wednesday they decided to go back for more. And they took Knox with them. Lauren and I stayed home. Again, the boys ran into many fellow BYU fans. Unfortunately, the second game didn't go as well as the first. Texas Tech was up most of the game, so there was never a time to get too crazy. Will and Knox walked around and explored the T-Mobile Center as best they could.

March 15

Friday I took Lauren and Ariana shopping. We hit up 5 Below, and Amazon resale store, TurnStyles, Good Will and Plato's Closet. Both girls were able to find a few things they liked. I was grateful for the chairs at Plato's Closet. At that point I was getting tired from all the shopping. My 16 year old self would be disgusted with me.

March 16

Saturday morning we went to the Overland Park St. Patrick's Parade. To be honest, it was a bit of a disappointment. We loved going to the parade when it was in the fall, and attended many times over the years. In the fall there are multiple marching bands, which feels more festive. But because marching season is over there were none. It is also usually a bit warmer. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it just wasn't as good this year.