tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36699531127421140612012-01-29T08:36:36.647-06:00Living in the heart of tornado alley and the wheat belt, the Edwards continue their lives living in the Heart of America ... the Midwest.The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.comBlogger2361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-6167803535747024062011-11-13T18:28:00.001-06:002011-11-13T18:35:29.978-06:00

As Dorothy once said in the Wizard of Oz, "We're not in Kansas anymore!" After 6 1/2 years of living in the Midwest, we felt it was time to move back to Colorado. There was an outdoor/mountain/family itch that wasn't getting scratched often enough. So about a year ago, the plan was put in place to move our family to Colorado. It wasn't easy but in time God saw that the timing was right for

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With our family activity passes, we've been able to enjoy volleyball, soccer, and football games this fall over at the high school.  Thursday was the final home soccer game (Tyson has one more road game in Leavenworth next week) and then Friday was the final home football game. Since we enjoyed supporting the THS athletic program this fall, we thought we'd take some family photos over at the

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Sometimes when you want to enjoy nature, you have to escape to someone else's backyard ... in this case, Arkansas. Cody & Tyson did just that spending 3 days exploring Petit Jean and Devil's Den State Parks. Here's 10 things learned from the trip: Arkansans love their football. Every campsite was equipped with a stereo to broadcast the Razorback Football game Saturday night.  Some things come

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Tyson and Cody participated in a local 5K race this weekend to help benefit Team Tongie, a local charity group to help the less fortunate. Consequently, it was also Tyson's first race but weeks of soccer practice had him in good running shape. Ask him and he'll tell you that all he does at soccer practice is run and run some more. And this race wasn't really a 5K (3.1 miles) since the route ran

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Paige and Cody took advantage of a BEA-U-TIFUL Friday evening and played 9 holes of Frisbee Golf.  There's a great little course along the Kansas River (or the Kaw River as it's known by the locals) near Lawrence, KS. It was Paige's first time playing but she was a natural at it. 

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We made our 2nd trip in as many years to the Kansas City Renaissance Festival - only this year we brought the boy along. The theme for this weekend was an Irish and Scottish flare but we just couldn't talk Tyson into wearing a kilt. Something about it later appearing on Facebook.  We enjoyed some classical jousting, traditional music, ginormous turkey legs, fire eating sideshows, and more! It

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Soccer season hit its half-way mark with a rare Saturday game this weekend (and a wet and cold one at that). The Tonganoxie HS soccer teams finished the week with an away game at Turner and a couple of home games against Piper and Eudora. Their biggest game of the season comes Monday at Mill Valley. It's incredible to see how far Tyson has come in the short time he's been playing ... and it

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On a whim at high school registration, Tyson decided to do something he's never done before - participate in competitive athletics. Truth be told, the last time he played any sport was youth soccer at age 9. But in his eyes, high school was a new beginning and chance to do something new. Besides, what better way to get the attention of the girls? Ironically, at the end of his first practice he

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For awhile there, it seemed pointless to plant a garden since we were going to be moving. After all, what's the point of going through all the work just to move? But we couldn't stand the thought of NOT having a garden either. So as summer started to pass by, Paige got to work and planted most of our garden. If we sold the house, then someone else would benefit from all the hard work - and we

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   We never miss a county fair ... and so this weekend we made our pilgrimage to the Leavenworth County Fair to take in the aroma of cattle, sheep, pigs, and anything deep fried.  Truth be told, our county fair is pretty small with little to see and do. You can walk the "Midway" in a matter of a couple of minutes. There's a few quilts on display and a picture or two adorned with a blue ribbon. 

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    Ever heard of a coupon site called "Groupon?"  Our first Groupon purchase was a discounted night out at Livestrong Park to watch our Sporting KC soccer team take on the Seattle Sounders in some professional soccer action Saturday night.  It was hotter than blazes last night but it was well worth it for a great night of soccer!  We saw everything from a an early goal by KC ("Goooooooaaalll

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Before the month of July escapes us, we should probably note that Paige, shown here as the "World's Coolest Mother," contrary to what Tyson may say, celebrated her birthday this past week. In fact, we did our best to celebrate it all weekend.  But her true birthday was on Monday and to celebrate, we went out to dinner at Rudy's Pizza in Lawrence followed by a couple of games of bowling.  We had

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It's amazing how much busier Ty's summer schedule has been since he's 14 this year.  Having entered into the "14 and older" age group has enabled him to attend Youth Conference as well as going on this year's High Adventure trip with the Boy Scouts.  He and about six other Boy Scouts headed down to south-central Missouri for 4 days of canoeing, fishing, spelunking (caving), and more.  He had a

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Friday night baseball in Kansas City, KS What it might have looked like if Tyson really was on the scoreboard. Enjoying the game ... Cody and Tyson took in some TBones baseball out at Community America Ballpark on Friday night.  It was a great night for baseball ... although some freshly squeezed lemonade was in order to keep the heat at bay.  General Admission tickets were what Tyson

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We had to endure a couple of days of sweltering heat as a mini heat wave hit our area with temperatures soaring into the 110° range. How grateful we are for air-conditioning both in the house and in our vehicles. But it's not just about enduring the heat but enduring it with a positive attitude. It hasn't interrupted our evening walks (although they are often accompanied with popcycles though!

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Thought we should take a moment and present our adopted foster cat ... Sarah!  She followed Cody and Paige home from a walk one night and has been an outdoor resident ever since.  We originally named her Oliver-Hoo (there's a story behind each of those names) but Tyson quickly renamed her Sarah when he got back from Scout Camp and that name has stuck ever since.  We leave the garage door open

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While the boy was away at Scout Camp for 6 days, Cody and Paige escaped to a bed-and-breakfast for an anniversary get away. We stayed in the beautiful "Garden of Eden" room at the Mulberry Hill B&B in Pleasant Hill, MO ... about an hour and a half away. A quaint place and a great time celebrating 17 years of marital bliss and harmony.

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We thought going into summer that Tyson would be attending a Scout Camp in Colorado but as it turned out, he got to spend one more camp here in Kansas ... which meant he got to enjoy another year of fireflies, suffocating humidity, and more severe weather. That's "life in the Midwest."His troop spent 6-days at Camp Naish in nearby Bonner Springs. While he didn't get to shoot rifles or other

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Our family's original vacation plans had called for some time up in the mountains of Colorado ... but with our house in Kansas still on the market, we had to come up with an alternative plan. That plan included a tour through some Mormon church history sites along with some family history along the way. We left Kansas City on Wednesday and headed to Nauvoo, IL (about 5 1/2 hours). After

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These little fellows have been ... well ... multiplying like rabbits this year!  We've always had a healthy crop of squirrels in the yard but this year has been a bumper crop as far as rabbits go.  The dog loves to chase them and the cats wish they could chase them.  Even Ty chases one or two from time to time.   But the best part is when they're left alone.  They will sometimes experience a

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We may live in the heart of Tornado Alley but we haven't had a typical storm season in years ... so it was quite a surprise to hear the tornado sirens going off Saturday night. That sound can be so intriguing and yet creepy at the same time (watch the :30 second clip below). The storm that rolled through the area crossed the northern side of the county, which triggered the sirens, but stayed

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Since 2006, Cody has been going back to school to get his bachelor's degree. He started out at Kansas City Kansas Community College where he got his Associates Degree and then moved on to Washburn University in Topeka, KS. All his classes were taken online where he was able to complete his homework at lunch, from an airplane, a hotel, and occasionally from home. Usually he only took a handful

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6 years in Kansas!Time for the annual photo in front of our house ...... this time with the for sale sign.   

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Few nights pass where Tyson isn't out shooting hoops in the driveway.  On most of those nights, Cody's out there with him too.  Nothing fancy, nothing formal ... just shooting hoops and attempting trick shots.  Here's hoping that our new home in Colorado will have a basketball hoop as well!

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We have a rule in the house that we as parents cannot "take" anything of Tyson's as part of a disciplinary action.  For example - his laptop is HIS laptop and we won't take that away from him.  However - we do reserve the right to banish them from the house.  Such was the case the other day.  Tyson had failed to turn in his electronics by 7pm and so they were banned from the house.  Leave it to

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We love the animals that visit our yard and especially those that make our home part of their home ... not so much the opposums ... but we do like the squirrels. It must be nesting time for the little fellows. Here's a short 1:46 video of one busy at work. I thought about going out and taking a handful of leaves and shoving them down the tree for him ... but that plan might have backfired in a

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Several years ago, Tyson's grade school class took a field trip to the American Jazz Museum and Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO. Now the whole family can claim that they've been there. Hooray! Fascinating museums rich in history and fascination. After we were educated, we pretended to be more educated by visiting the downtown Kansas City museum. Actually, it was just fun to

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The worst part of a test is not knowing the answers. Such is the test we find ourselves in ... not having the answers. Paige went in for her 2nd ultrasound (at the 18 week mark) on Monday ... where we were told that nothing was there. Nothing. Yet she continues to show all the signs of pregnancy ... the hidden soccer ball under her shirt, the need to purchase bigger bras, and a body

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Our family spent Saturday attending our nearby temples. For some time, we had a family temple trip planned to Omaha, NE ... and then our local church leaders planned a trip for the youth to go to St. Louis, MO on the same day. Which would Ty choose? 7 hours in the car with Mom and Dad ... or ... 8+ hours in the car with friends? Needless to say, Paige and Cody had a WONDERFUL, enjoyable trip

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We love our animals ... both domesticated and otherwise. And of course, having a "big screen TV" for the cats and dog (otherwise known to us as a "sliding glass door") provides hours of entertainment to the outdoor world. Case in point was a recent visit from one of many squirrels in our yard - one that apparently has little fear towards the widening eyes of those on the other side of the glass.

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We tried for weeks and weeks to have a (surprise) birthday party for Ty but it just never worked out. Since the surprise party didn't happen, we thought we'd still better give him his birthday cake. Originally he had wanted to have a cake that looked like a Dell laptop. But we told him that if he trusted us, we could come up with a better idea. Thus the QR Code Birthday Cake! For those that

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Last week for Valentine's Day, Paige got 15 roses ... 14 roses for every year that Tyson's blessed our lives ... and 1 white rose for the new baby that's on its way. The first of many changes for the Edwards' household.

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We sometimes wonder if Ty even goes to school anymore ... he was out for three (3) days due to weather a couple of weeks ago ... and then another three (3) days this past week for Parent Teacher Conferences. That's some education! But we were more than elated to learn of the high praise that his teachers have for him. And the grades? How about all As and a coupe of Bs? WOW! We couldn't have

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We might have given our two hamsters away last week, but we had a visit from Mr. Opossum this week. The little guy showed up one day (yes - in the middle of the day) just wandering around the backyard before he scampered off into the trees. Below are a couple of pictures that Paige took of the little fellow by Kallie's leash and the picnic table.

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The hamster era at the Edwards household has come to an end. Grayscale and OJ will be taken to their new adoptive home tomorrow in Lawrence, KS. Sometimes, one's priorities become so dominant that they squeeze out other, less important priorities such as taking care of these little critters. So rather than watch the 3rd member of the Edwards house ignore the needs of these cute little balls of

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Just so you don't think that Tyson skipped a birthday ... he really did turn 14. And to commemorate the event, Grandma Shirlene flew out to spend the weekend. We were happy to have her out here with us ... and so were the cats. Every time she got out the yarn to crochet, they be there at her feet ready to play. Good times had by all.

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Another year and another decade in the books ... and so with it goes a collection of memories. Below is our family scrapbook slide show. To see it in a larger view, click on the slide show itself. You'll then see a "full screen" option in the upper left hand corner.

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We FINALLY got our first snowfall of the season ... one inch! Hooray! "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!" or at least until it melts. With current temperatures in the single digits, we might get to enjoy our one inch of snow a little longer. Kallie (below) could care less.

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The family photo ... we've never missed a year ... yet. We almost didn't make it this year! We had to run over to the local park on a chilly Sunday afternoon and snap one. Not professional, but still a good looking family photo nonetheless.

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Ah ... the long, holiday weekend comes to a close. Five (5) days off of a work and school created a sometimes relaxing, sometimes busy weekend. More than anything, it was five (5) days of togetherness. Here's a rundown of the weekend:KU vs. some small school from Texas ... Rock Chalk Jayhawk from the Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KSPing pong without a table or a net ... Ty has taken advantage

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Our family has always been blessed to have Paige wear so many hats ... her chef hat, her gardening hat, her sewing hat, and even her mechanic and handyman hat. But one that we take for granted from time to time is her barber hat. Ty has never known another barber in his life and Cody's had his hair cut by Paige for the last 14 years with the same Wahl clippers. The only family rule is that you

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Oh sure ... why is it that all the cool "guy things" happen while Paige is home? Case in point ... how often does a big tractor come through the yard and tear out a couple of trees? Look at the pictures below ... how cool is that? But how cool of Paige to remember to take pictures to show the boys when they got home from school and work. As for the trees coming out next to the house? There's

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4 hours into the Kansas City Marathon and Cody wonders, "What in the world was I thinking?" ... followed by, "I am NOT doing this again next year." And yet here he was running the same marathon for the 2nd year in a row. This time the results were better, shaving almost 30 minutes off his time from 2009. That's not to say that it was easy or without pain, but it's still an accomplishment

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Dad flew in for the weekend ... and boy were his arms tired! He he he ... seriously though, we were glad that Dad could come out and hang out in Kansas for a few days. We laughed at his stories, talked till we were horse, and just enjoyed hanging out. Of course, any time we have a chance to drive out to Oskaloosa, KS for some authentic Midwest BBQ ... well, those are just the most excellent

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Back in July we reported that the re-construction of 4th Street out in front of our house was finally going to begin. Progress was moving right along until they hit some snags with some bad soil and thus life along 4th Street has been confined to a dirt road since then. Of course, traffic hasn't really slowed down much, even if there is a good sized drop off from the pavement . Tyson likes it

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Last weekend, Paige and Cody went out on a magical date to a land far, far away to a time long, long ago. Ah ... the Renaissance Festival was in town and we had tickets to the Romanian themed weekend. Jousting ... oooh! Wenches ... aaah! Giant turkey legs ... eh. Hundreds of shops, performers, shows, and enough interesting people to keep the people watching in high gear! Good times - even the

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We had to make some transportation upgrades this weekend for the boys in the family. Tyson hasn't a bike in a coon's age and Paige & Cody had wanted to buy him one "for no good reason really" for some time. So Friday Night's Date Night took them to WalMart where a new bike (and helmet!) were purchased. Cody took it for a test drive in the parking lot and it passed.Date Night in Lawrence also

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Seeing how we have no children in elementary school or in Primary at church, we have no cute drawings and artwork to stick under a magnet on the fridge. Instead, we've all graduated to the family art gallery where our latest works of art hang majestically in the hallway under the studio lights.Each one of us had a canvas and three (3) rules to follow: The scene had to be one from the Midwest and

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-12541937670564758762010-09-06T18:28:00.003-06:002010-09-06T18:37:47.005-06:00

Ah ... Labor Day. The bookend holiday of summer signifying the transition into fall. Oh how we love thee and thy 3-day weekend that takes the sting out of Monday!Friday night started with Tonganoxie HS football and their home opener against Bishop Ward HS (Kansas City, KS). It was perfect weather for football too - and it was almost chilly! But the game was great but not even close, with a

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-39871006207534297682010-08-29T19:16:00.005-06:002010-08-29T19:31:55.935-06:00

There are a few times over the course of the summer that one finds himself smiling while he's mowing the lawn. One would be the first mow of the summer and another, the last mow of the summer. But there's another time as well ... when one has the opportunity to mow 9 holes of golf in one's backyard.Over the past four (4) weeks, the "Links at Tonganoxie Creek" has taken shape. The fairways and

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-20644982161732826402010-08-28T06:59:00.002-06:002010-08-28T07:04:47.181-06:00

The smell of tailgating. The intrigue of fantasy football. The gathering of friends. It must be football season! Friday night was a perfect night for nine (9) guys to get together to watch the Kansas City Chiefs taken on the Philadelphia Eagles at (new-and-improved) Arrowhead Stadium. There were exciting moments. There were some sobering moments (Sheffield's injury and the team prayer on

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-88264848402410708112010-08-25T20:18:00.003-06:002010-08-25T20:22:50.720-06:00

After months of hard work and a week long summer camp back in June, Tyson earned his First Class Boy Scout Rank tonight at a Court of Honor. Hooray for Tyson! We're proud of him ... and he's already looking forward to working towards his next advancement. Oh, and he also earned his Aviation, Automotive Maintenance, Leatherworks, and Weather merit badges.

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-27079793487564008372010-08-06T20:44:00.004-06:002010-08-06T20:58:41.005-06:00

We couldn't tell you the last time that we missed a fair. I guess you can say we're just fair-goin' people. Our own Leavenworth County Fair doesn't start till next week here in Tonganoxie, but tonight we took advantage of a beautiful Friday night and headed into Lawrence to the Douglas County Fair. That's one thing about living in a state with 105 counties ... they're small and they all have

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-58850078787350187612010-08-01T15:54:00.003-06:002010-08-01T16:13:41.531-06:00

Camping in Utah may have awarded us with mountains, rivers, and scenic vistas ... but it never included a day at the beach and a production of Cinderella in the same trip!On Saturday, the Edwards headed over to Shawnee Mission Park (about 30 minutes from home) to take part in the Great American Family Campout. At our check in, we were given our packet that included all-day passes to the beach.

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-81232034420419172902010-07-25T16:07:00.006-06:002010-07-25T16:17:31.458-06:00

After four (4) years of city council meetings, outcries from neighbors, and political negotiations, the city of Tonganoxie is finally ready to tear up 4th Street and make some improvements. Hooray! Sure, we'll be on a gravel road for awhile and maybe even have limited access to our driveway ... but in the end, we'll enjoy the following benefits:Curb and gutter!Sidewalk!A mailbox that's cemented

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-23405983609546344802010-07-12T19:19:00.005-06:002010-07-12T19:47:25.872-06:00

Summer has kept us on our toes! Just to let you know we're still alive, here's a quick run down from the past week or so ...Paige's garden is producing vegetables at an alarming rate! Zucchinis, squash, cucumbers, pickles, watermelon, and more! And as for the blackberries? We're up to 18 bottles of blackberry jam. Yum!Tyson has finally passed his BSA (Boy Scouts of America) Swim Test ...

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-16445406210745131752010-06-29T18:28:00.002-06:002010-06-29T18:35:29.582-06:00

Paige has always had a green thumb when it comes to gardening. But with this year's bumper crop of blackberries, that thumb may be turning a different shade of purple! A few years ago Cody found a wild herd of blackberries while mowing the west side of the property. Then another bush was found ... and then another. Knowing what to look for, the family started finding them all over the yard.

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-68395652250095236412010-06-20T12:22:00.003-06:002010-06-20T12:38:23.609-06:00

Cody and Paige enjoyed 5.5 days of solitary bliss while the boy was off at Scout camp this past week. It felt like Heaven. Really. It was relaxing, rejuvenating, and even energizing as the two refueled their parenting souls in anticipation for the next 51 weeks of life with Ty. There were all kinds of hopes and plans of what could be accomplished during that time ... but it really came down to

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-70047804507856550442010-06-13T20:08:00.004-06:002010-06-13T20:15:23.492-06:00

Our family is in the midst of a couple of weeks of upheaval. Cody just returned from a week in Charlotte, NC on business ... and now Ty is leaving for Scout Camp in the morning for the week. To make matters even more interesting, Cody has this next week off from work! Hooray for Paige (we think). We'll have a full recap next weekend ... stay tuned!

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-41363930470277928772010-05-30T12:20:00.003-06:002010-05-30T12:29:57.222-06:00

The 2010 edition of the Edwards family vacation took them to the Show Me State of Missouri, our neighbors to the east. Even though St. Louis is located a short 4-hours from Kansas City along I-70, this was our first trip to the city outside of church temple trips. We scaled back on our vacation this year and were only gone for 3 days (1 day too long for the dog we left behind) but it was a fun

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-87113837072867376162010-05-23T06:57:00.003-06:002010-05-23T07:03:01.717-06:00

It was the perfect night for a ballgame. The Kansas City Royals were in town for some interleague play against the Colorado Rockies. The temperature was a pleasant 72°, the humidity low, the smell of a 101 flavors of baseball could be smelled in all directions, and there was the promise of fireworks after the game. Jose Guillen hit a couple of home runs to help propel the Royals to a 9-2

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-74271938265204745692010-05-16T13:22:00.002-06:002010-05-16T13:29:23.839-06:00

So much for the excitement of living in "Tornado Alley" here in the Midwest. We can count on one hand the number of emergency trips we've needed to take to the basement due to a tornado that has Tonganoxie in its sights. Some people would say "better safe than sorry" but where's the excitement in that? Sigh. But on occasion we will get some good thunderstorms that will rumble through the area

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-78152931329875008692010-05-09T12:18:00.003-06:002010-05-09T12:33:38.914-06:00

Two years ago, Cody and his friend Nate Beyeler set out to canoe the Buffalo River in Northern Arkansas, only to have their trip ruined by thunderstorms, a capsized canoe, and missing gear. (Relive the memories here.) That left a score to settle and a river to conquer. So the two headed back to the river that got the best of them and this time, they came out on top! That is, the weather was

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-38546754144373826052010-05-01T19:39:00.002-06:002010-05-01T19:48:25.871-06:00

Today we were able to cross 2 more things off our list of things we've never done before. We first took in a county auction over at the fairground. Wow. And we thought that Tyson was a fast talker! We didn't come away with anything, but that was in part because we warned Tyson about raising his hand to ask a question.Later in the afternoon, Tyson and Cody took a 15 minute drive over to the

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-63626741187163180112010-04-25T17:25:00.002-06:002010-04-25T17:36:08.789-06:00

It can feel like feast or famine 'round these parts sometimes. We went two weeks without any rain and then all of a sudden ... BAM! Flash flooding and torrential downpours. Our hearts and prayers go out to those that were affected by the tornadoes and severe weather that affected Mississippi but at the same time, a little severe weather around tornado alley would be nice. Otherwise the weather

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-8660915819564922202010-04-18T18:03:00.006-06:002010-04-18T18:18:02.081-06:00

We had busy hands this weekend. Ty spent the night up at Leavenworth (the military base, not the prison) with the Boy Scouts on Friday night. Then Saturday was spent in a day long service project with several other troops to help restore the landing area along the Missouri River where Lewis and Clark once landed by clearing out trees and brush. Cody and Paige also spent the day on Saturday

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-67088510904387549972010-04-11T06:11:00.002-06:002010-04-11T06:17:08.805-06:00

Spring camping weather in the Midwest can be hit-or-miss ... but this weekend's weather was a bulls-eye with blue skies, warm temps and a southern breeze. Thus we were off to the lake for some overnight rest and relaxation with our friends the Beyelers. It would have been nice had it only been our two families but we seemed to have attracted a few local party going folks that seemed to enjoy

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-23286137814393165562010-04-04T17:22:00.004-06:002010-04-04T17:33:09.852-06:00

If Easter Eggs had circuitry, an on-and-off switch, or perhaps an LCD screen, then maybe Ty would have more interest in them. But as it is, his life revolves around a hot glue gun, a soldering iron, and a 12 volt lawn and garden battery - the latter two items coming from money he earned recently from pet sitting. As much as the rest of the family is tired of hearing about wattage, voltage and

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-66296823832290693022010-03-27T12:33:00.005-06:002010-03-27T12:52:08.015-06:00

The word "diet" brings up all kinds of evil thoughts and imagery. We like to call it a "nutrition plan" round these parts. Cody started the P90X routine again but this time armed with the nutrition plan that came with it. That meant a big change in the way that our family eats and the way Paige cooks. Phase 1 ("Fat Shredder") calls for a ton of protein, lots of fruits and veggies and all the

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-638619736130328562010-03-20T14:58:00.006-06:002010-03-20T15:10:25.555-06:00

You know that feeling you get when you discover something new and you just can't put it down or leave it alone? It stays on the mind and you can't help but think about it all the time? Such is the case in our house when we discovered two things at the same time: Streaming videos on Netflix and NBC's The Office starring Steve Carrell. The next thing you know we're eating dinner in front of the

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-85475020946485114962010-03-15T17:34:00.005-06:002010-03-15T17:46:05.124-06:00

Spring Break 2010 didn't take us any place warm ... but it did take us to Science City at Union Station in Kansas City, MO! After all, isn't an educational field trip on a day off from work and school better than visiting a warm place under the sun? We got to walk through a blood vessel, experience optical illusions in the "Mister E" hotel, launch rockets, walk through a crime lab and

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-62696122611188001732010-02-21T13:57:00.006-06:002010-02-21T14:07:42.396-06:00

Paige's mom once said that you could always tell where she'd been in the house based on the trail that she left behind her. Tyson is no different. Take for instance the "little bathroom" that he uses. Who else would leave behind a Windows drawing on the shower wall?Bucky, as he is now called, also had five (5) teeth pulled this week in preparation for his braces this summer. We've yet to see

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-24716905729169068762010-02-14T17:10:00.004-06:002010-02-14T17:36:33.781-06:00

After two weeks of work travel, Cody came home and parked the truck in the garage. Unfortunately, that's where the truck would stay for the rest of the week. You see, the parking brake was stuck and wouldn't disengage. But that's why we have a Paige in the house, the resident Mrs. Fixit. With the back of the truck jacked up, Paige jumped on the Internet to problem-solve the situation. The lil

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-17079938136838378062010-02-09T20:04:00.003-06:002010-02-09T21:22:14.101-06:00

Sure, there are other places around the country that have more snow than Leavenworth County, Kansas ... but we actually HAVE snow on the ground and have had snow for much of the winter, something that doesn't normally happen round these parts. In fact, there's something about it that makes it feel more like the winters that Paige & Cody grew up in out West. Tyson (Ty) took the above picture.

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-2398218886571879952010-01-31T07:03:00.012-06:002010-01-31T14:11:31.644-06:00

Since Cody has a fascination with "lists" of most any kind, Saturday was a perfect opportunity for Paige to provide him with a Top-10 "late night" style list. I don't know that he was thrilled to be adding it to his collection of lists, but it's still great for a laugh.Top ten things learned by having a floodedlaundry room/kitchen/basement:(sorry, no pictures, unless Cody took some that I don't

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-43797183866836396532010-01-16T14:52:00.008-06:002010-01-16T15:03:12.298-06:00

Any and all youth in the Edwards house have reached teenage status. Ty's birthday (yes, we're officially going by "Ty" now) was last week. What's the most exciting thing about being 13, according to Tyson ... er Ty ...? Being able to have a Facebook account! Hooray! He invited a few friends over to play some video games. The evening would have been uneventful had the Mitchell's made it out

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-7839536253877603452010-01-03T19:45:00.004-06:002010-01-03T19:53:41.477-06:00

Now this feels like winter! Kansas City had the 3rd snowiest month of December including a doozy of a storm that dropped 12" over Christmas. Since then we've had snow on the ground every day! Why? Because it's been ridiculously cold with temperatures struggling to make it out of the single digits. And more cold air is on the way. Church has been canceled each of the past couple of Sundays

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-7477812751535964412009-12-26T11:49:00.005-06:002009-12-26T12:04:56.237-06:00

This Christmas blows ... I mean blew. For starters, Kansas City got it's first Christmas snowstorm in 50 years and not only did it drop about a foot of snow, but the wind blew and blew some more. Blizzard warnings were posted and there was no traveling on Christmas Eve. No traditional looking at Christmas lights and our friends had to cancel dinner with us. But what a cozy night at home

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-5170363807049108462009-12-19T19:52:00.004-06:002009-12-19T20:01:27.291-06:00

His tenure in our home was short, but Mousey died this morning from toxic fumes. It's presumed that those fumes were from his cedar chips and not Tyson's room where Mousey spent his two weeks with us. Mousey was delivered to Tyson by the neighbors cat, an early Christmas present if you will. He was quickly welcomed into the home, especially by his new siblings (the cats and the dog). Kallie

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-20832096026345954232009-12-12T06:21:00.003-06:002009-12-12T06:33:23.324-06:00

Thank goodness for indoor pools! Our temperatures may have plummeted like the rest of the country, but Tyson is still taking to the pool every week up in Leavenworth (and no, not at the prison). At his mother's insistence, he will continue to do so until he's able to pass off his Boy Scout swimming requirements as well. Take for instance the time that Tyson was convinced that he would drown in

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-34025586894563807892009-11-25T17:37:00.003-06:002009-11-25T17:48:18.174-06:00

"Full Steam Ahead!" Unfortunately those were some of the last words spoken aboard the Steamboat Arabia on September 5, 1856. That and probably "Uh-oh!" We had an educational experience in KC today learning about the Steamboat Arabia and its fateful sinking just north of KC along the Missouri River. Miraculously over hundreds of tons of cargo was preserved for over 132 below a cornfield. Once

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-27758038080470299422009-11-22T15:49:00.003-06:002009-11-22T15:55:01.638-06:00

It's a few days early, but we wanted to share with you a few haikus (poems based on a 5-7-5 syllable format) in the spirit of Thanksgiving. To all our friends, neighbors, loved ones, and acquaintances, we wanted to let you know that we appreciate all of you and are grateful for the relationships that we share. We hope you and your families all have a great Thanksgiving holiday.

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-11778366332763930702009-11-09T18:48:00.007-06:002009-11-09T18:57:37.859-06:00

It's not every day during the month of November that the temperature soars into the upper 70's. It's so hard to write an essay for school when it's 75°. It's hard to fulfill your family's commitment to clean the church when it's 76°. It's even hard to watch a little college football when it's 77°. Yes, it's hard to do a lot of things when an Indian Summer has its grasp on the area. So what's

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-67287404998676856312009-10-31T07:46:00.004-06:002009-10-31T08:35:14.489-06:00

Chuck-E-Cheese all grown up ... kinda. That's what Dave and Busters felt like last night as our family enjoyed a night out on the town. Except instead of pizza there was real grown-up food. Oh there were lights too. And there was lots and lots of noise as well. And in the end there were enough tickets for Tyson to get some baseball trading cards (does he even collect them?). We raced cars,

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-91179845326996278942009-10-26T16:57:00.004-06:002009-10-26T17:05:13.421-06:00

There are mushrooms all over the yard! Like anything else, Paige hit the books and the Internet to find out what all she could about them and discovered that they are of the Shaggy Mane variety. Needless to say, the harvest was on and they've found their way into our meals. As of this posting, no one has died. Tyson also came across a mushroom of the ceramic variety that was discarded at a

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-65565365587252827032009-10-17T20:27:00.007-06:002009-10-17T20:42:15.492-06:00

26.2 miles ... that was the distance to finish the marathon and there were times when Cody didn't think he would make it, but he did. It wouldn't have been a bad run had it not been for the wet roads. It was the wet roads and the hidden puddles that did him in. Half way through the run the wet socks and shoes started taking their tole and the run became more difficult than it needed to. But a

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-90091026536646755162009-10-12T17:47:00.005-06:002009-10-12T18:09:04.576-06:00

Many, many years ago today Christopher Columbus set out to explore a new land. Today, the Edwards explored northwestern Missouri in search of a few ancestor's final burial spots. The drive took us through hundreds of miles of farm fields as we ventured within a stone's throw of the Iowa-Missouri border. Alas, we finally found the headstones of Ann Hammer and Isaac Benedict, Cody's

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-74301270097258232682009-09-28T16:31:00.003-06:002009-09-28T16:41:04.257-06:00

Living in the Sunflower State provided us with a bounteous harvest of two sunflowers this year. Moles and other sub-subterranean seed stealers probably had a more prosperous harvest (per capita at least) than we did. But that didn't keep Paige from plucking the seeds out from the giant heads and turning them into nummy morsels. The rest of the harvest is coming to an end after what many are

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-14011164923264828982009-09-19T17:55:00.005-06:002009-09-19T18:09:44.309-06:00

One might think that another blog post about a power pole would mean that there's nothing going on in the Midwest life of the Edwards. That would only be partially true. While it is exciting to see that the power pole is now upright and that the guy-wires are in the neighbor's yard (sorry Millers!) there are other happenings to take note of ... like the opossum that made a daytime appearance

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-32509938159395718732009-09-10T18:48:00.003-06:002009-09-10T18:57:17.540-06:00

The City of Tonganoxie decided to lay some logs in our front yard this week. A few years ago the city went through and widened 4th street and put in some curb and gutter as well - but only up to Tonganoxie Creek. That was Phase I ... a phase that only impacted a couple of corn fields. Phase II meant dealing with property owners. Heaven forbid that it should be an easy process. After years of

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-36254160311372389922009-08-29T16:49:00.005-06:002009-08-29T16:56:05.036-06:00

All that hard work at Scout Camp this past summer paid off on Wednesday night at Tyson's first Scout Court of Honor. Tyson was award four (4) merit badges: pottery, wildlife, riflery, and archery. He then got his Scout, Tenderfoot, and Second Class rank advancements. He's close to his First Class advancement as well with a big swimming requirement standing in the way. We're proud of Tyson and

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-22290029798938651592009-08-15T22:10:00.007-06:002009-08-15T22:22:55.091-06:00

There was a 20% chance of rain this evening. There was also a 100% chance of watching the Kansas City Chiefs out at the newly renovated Arrowhead Stadium. Albeit a pre-season game against the Houston Texans, tickets were cheap and easy to come by. Sure, they were on the 50-yard line but they were also up where the ozone layer was starting to thin. It wasn't long after the national anthem that

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-65213164043684399112009-08-08T16:40:00.006-06:002009-08-08T17:22:53.757-06:00

Business trips are often meant for business ... but now and then the opportunity arises to mix "business with pleasure." This past week Cody was able to take Paige with him to the WIndy City for a meeting with other yearbook professionals. While Cody was in meetings on Wednesday, Paige kicked back in the 29th floor executive suite of the Ritz-Carlton hotel. She eventually ventured out to

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-39565348493392298352009-08-02T20:07:00.004-06:002009-08-02T20:18:05.933-06:00

There haven't been too many like them ... in fact, this past month of July was the 3rd coldest July on record for the Kansas City area. What pleasant and enjoyable summer weather we've been enjoying! Great for running, great for gardening, great for ... well ... just about anything outside. We haven't had our air conditioner on for a week and we've had the windows opened most of the time. Ah

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-56475162746433326652009-07-25T20:45:00.004-06:002009-07-25T21:09:44.837-06:00

In an attempt to rescue his friend from a household of women, Cody invited his friend Jason to a Kansas City Royals baseball game out at the new Kauffman Stadium Friday night. Not that the Royals are playing great baseball (they've lost 10 in a row), but it was still great to watch Zack Greinke fan 10 batters and the firework show afterward was phenomenal. Paige celebrated her birthday on

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-45154847913545508332009-07-18T20:13:00.003-06:002009-07-18T20:50:15.177-06:00

What a difference six weeks can make! Once doubting her green thumb, Paige has watched her garden blossom into a daily harvest of vegetables and herbs! There's no telling what vegetables will make their way to the dinner table ... from zucchini and summer squash to potatoes and tomatoes. They might be fried, they might be boiled, or even made into brownies! Corn, beans, and melons aren't too

The Edwards Familynoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3669953112742114061.post-3101594413355857522009-07-18T20:06:00.004-06:002009-07-18T20:13:54.896-06:00

Cody had his outdoor itched scratched briefly this past week when he got to travel to Estes Park, Colorado for a business trip. Ah ... to be at 12,000 feet above sea level again! But the time spent in Rocky Mountain National Park felt like nothing more than a teaser though, since there was no time for hiking, camping, and the like. If anything, the itch just continues to grow and grow to be

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Life in the Midwest has been blistering hot as of late. Sure, the official temperature may not have hit the century mark, but when you combine it with dew points in the 70's, you've got sticky, oppressive "feels-like" temperatures that soar to 115°! What do you do? You head to the lake! And "buoy" was it fun! We soaked in the sun at our favorite beach at Clinton Lake (about 45 minutes and a

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It's amazing what ten days can do to a 12 year-old boy. Something about it ... goes out a young boy and comes back a young man. After spending 10 days in the Missouri wilderness, Tyson came back smarter, stronger, slimmer and completely exhausted. In fact, he slept most of the afternoon. That's what happens when you swim, shoot rifles, perform rope tricks, launch arrows, and achieve 2nd Class

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