Halloween - 2006

Potwin does Halloween. The Sunday before, we get a costume preview from the neighborhood kids. Nelson visits as Kansas is the half-way point on his move from California to New York. Halloween night is cold. Even so, friends stop by to help serve treats to the 1,000 or so Tricksters.

Samantha turns 26

On October 25th, Samantha celebrated her 26th birthday. Her mother sent her goodies. She spent the day in a work meeting which was surprisingly interrupted by a singing telegram delivered by an old Kansas native, Dorothy and her little dog Toto. That evening, friends gathered to play games and wish her a Happy Birthday.

Topeka High School Birthday Party - September 17, 2006

Topeka High School (the building) turned 75 years old in 2006. On September 17th, the Topeka High School Historical Society hosted an open house. Thousands of people came. Dan presided over the assembly which featured a speaker from the first entering Sophomore class of 1931.

People explored the school, ate cinnamon rolls and even waited in line to climb the Tower.

It was a nice tribute to a wonderful school and a magnificent building.

Fenty comes to Kansas - September 2006

Fenty, an exchange student from Indonesia, ends up in Topeka. Helen introduces Fenty to Laurel and Gianfranco who open their home (and their hearts) to her. Here are a couple of pictures of Fenty's 17th Birthday Party:

HRC and DWC go to Santa Fe, New Mexico 09-09-06

HRC and DWC travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to witness a truly beautiful wedding that united 2 dear people and their 2 loving families. Here are some photos:

Andy turns 28

We were lucky to host Andy for his 28th birthday. We caught him on his way from Springfield to Colorado Springs. Here are a couple of pictures:

Mark in Minnesota - Labor Day 2006

Samantha met us in Minneapolis to visit Mark. We attended Daya's Bat Mitzvah and dance, ate great food, met some of Mark's friends, saw the Body Works at the Science Museum of Minnesota and got to catch up with the Minnesota family. Here is a sampling of photos:

July 4, 2006

We had a bunch of people for the 4th of July. Samantha brought 3 friends (Heather, Rune and Nelson) from California and Andy brought a friend (Marcus) from Colorado. We also had Lee and his girlfriend Madison join us for most of the weekend. While we missed SACII, Cheryl and Melissa as they celebrated in Ethiopia, we had a blast! From the Bocce Ball Tournament to the Potwin Parade to the Pot Luck Dinner, we were busy for days. Here is a sampling of the events:

Lee and Madison join us in Lawrence

These guys are watching Heather as she marches in the Potwin Parade playing the Big Bass Drum. Click here to see her yourself.

Granny turns 81 ...

and Nancy throws a party.

Dan plays golf in Arkansas - June 7-10th