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I love where I live!
I love the way the air has been warming to the most comfortable temperature in the world. I love how the air smells like green things growing. I love how the gentle breezes have brought me the smells of my neighbors' honeysuckles, catalpas, and lilacs. I love that my geraniums are blooming.
I also love that my hometown is celebrating it's annual festival. It's a week-long event full of fun stuff.
Last Friday we went to the kick-off parade, where my 2 year old daughter waved to everyone and everything that went by.
Monday night we went to an Opera for children--a very clever educational program geared to entertain and give children an appreciation for opera. All four of my pumpkins enjoyed it immensely!
Tomorrow I'm taking them to the local Art Museum (free admission during the festival!) which is putting on a sort of challenge/hunt that I'm sure we'll jump into with both feet.
Friday the local arboretum has free admission, and is advertising activities for the children (potting plants, etc) as well as a delightful concert in the early evening.
AND THEN...Saturday! Saturday evening is the traditional concert with the local Orchestra playing "Pops" music. The first part of the concert varies every year, although you can be sure of having some sing-along segments, but the last 2 pieces are always my favorites. The Stars and Stripes Forever, including a flying fingered piccolo, and the 1812 Overture, complete with cannons on the bridge and all the downtown church bells ringing at the appropriate times. I've got goosebumps just thinking about it. After the concert we get treated to a spectacular fireworks display.
Hubby and I have been to the Saturday portion of this festival every year we've been in Kansas since we were dating. It's a family tradition, and everyone of the clan gathers and camps out for good seats (and a picnic) for the outdoor concert. It's such a fun time of year. I just love living here! |
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