Last Thursday we began our drive back to Kansas City. Stayed one night just outside Columbus, Ohio and one night in St. Louis. Arrived back in Kansas City around noon on Saturday. Total miles driven: 1,120! Anderson did very well. One of us sat in the back with him during the entire trip in case he got bored or restless. The trip was long but uneventful. It was nice to be back home.
These pictures were taken after church at our house in Kansas City.
In true Essary tradition, the boy stuck out his tongue for the picture. Sure makes me proud.
I flew back into Baltimore on Sunday evening and took the Amtrak down to DC then the subway to Springfield followed by a taxi to the hotel. Couldn't quite find a way to travel by boat that day but had pretty much everything else covered.Today, Shelly traveled to Manhattan, KS to look at some houses. The organized girl she is, she had all the houses, condos, and duplexes printed out with detailed directions for each and appointment times coordinated. She called me sounding a little discouraged just before she looked at the last house. But the final house had everything we wanted! Here it is.
The house is in great condition with new carpet, paint, and appliances. It's in a very nice area of Manhattan on the northwest side, not far from Kansas State and about 17 miles to Fort Riley. Shelly really fell in love with the fenced yard (as will Daphne) and how quiet and private the house is. So that will be our home at least until the end of the year. We'll maintain our house in Kansas City while it's on the market and will stay there on some weekends.Shelly is now driving to her parents house a couple of hours west of Manhattan. They haven't seen Anderson since February so I know they are excited to spend a few days with him. I'll fly back to KC a week from Friday and will be looking for a big hug from this little boy.
We plan to move a few things to Manhattan sometime the first week of May. So let the transition begin!
Mike
Springfield, VA
1 comment:
You all looked handsome and beautiful for Easter SUnday! What nice yard! Daph is going to LOOOVE that!
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