This Fall in Lincoln and Olathe

We've spent this autumn shuttling between Lincoln, Nebraska and Olathe, Kansas, having so many family and friends in both. Our church in Lincoln, Christ's Place, is a focus of refreshing worship and praise. We really enjoy getting back here to the fellowship we helped start over thirty years ago. It's a welcoming church home in Lincoln, if you're looking for one.



We are always searching for new opportunities to interact with our grandchildren, and this trip we discovered Union Station in Kansas City: containing a science "exploratorium", perfect for little 5 and 7 year old hands! It includes a planetarium, as well. Our grandkids spotted this portrait there, presumably of President and Mrs. Lincoln, though the resemblance to family is uncanny! Note to Parents and Grandparents: join your local museum with a "family membership." (We joined the University of Nebraska State Musum.) Most of these memberships reciprocate with hundreds of museums and exhibits all over the US, and include 2 adults and 2 or more children. Real money saver!)




Near Olathe, KS, at Louisburg, is the Louisburg Cider Mill, one of the top ten cider mills in the country, according to MSNBC. We went with Ryan on a school visit and had a lot of fun. Learning about the process was fascinating, and the apple cider donuts and the cold cider were delicious!

Fall brings falling leaves and the Ross family spent several days outdoors, raking and playing in the newly grounded leaves. The kids did their best to maintain order, but just couldn't keep the grown-ups from destroying their work!

Of course, outdoor work builds big appetites, and nothing fits that better than home-baked cookies. Here are Reagan and Ryan making the Halloween pumpkins ready for the oven! Mmmmmmm! Speaking of Halloween, our local fellowship, Indian Creek Community Church, sponsored another "Trunk or Treat!" (Don't know what that is? Click on the link.) Here are Reagan and Ryan in the window of the Mystery Machine, one of the exhibits, along with Scooby and friends. What fun! Wish you were here!