The boys and I had an adventure and went to Kansas City to visit IKEA. It was a fine, fine visit, and I only had two things I needed to buy. Unfortunately, they don’t make one of them anymore. No matter, it was still fun. Lloyd suffered through bravely.
We stayed at a La Quinta, and I don’t know if they are all like this, but it was designed like a funhouse. The hallway had four ramp/risers in it and it felt very much like walking through the hotel in The Shining. It was a little freaky.
After all the IKEAing, we had some time to kill before Beth arrived to pick up Lloyd and take him to meeting at St. Paul School. Lloyd found a waterfall park and we went for a very short, very hot hike.
Proof that we were all here:
Crossing the creek, the boys leapt about on the stones like young goats, while I stood around holding my icy drink, which I sipped from frequently so I wouldn’t catch on fire from the sun. Lloyd squatted down to get video of me falling in the creek. This is my stare when I told him, “I could stand here all day.” Eventually he stopped filming and I backed up to an easier spot.
Back at the car, I collapsed into a sweaty nap. Ahhhhh, nature.
Kristi says
…Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to….
Great story! I’m so glad that you didn’t catch on fire.
Brad says
Ha! I’m glad you got a picture of that hallway. It was crazy!