Quilt Detail

You can see that the red stripes were created from an assortment of red prints. So were the white stripes and the blue background. The white stars have a small print of stars on them. I love to look at this prize quilt each time we visit Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Incredible Quilt

This beautiful quilt hangs in Windsor Place, where Mom Makemson lives.

Kansas Countryside

Here is a typical southeastern Kansas view, near Coffeyville.

Lots of blue skies and a few rolling hills, with occasional trees. And the ubiquitous red barn!

Oklahoma Mountains

On Tuesday, June 16, we came through the beautiful mountains near Mena, Arkansas. When we crossed the state line, we learned that Oklahoma has real mountains that we never dreamed of. Oklahoma is NOT all flat and arid!
Our plan is to leave Coffeyville, Kansas, this evening after Mom Makemson goes to bed. We need to arrive in Danville, Illinois, by Friday evening, to attend the Makemson family reunion on Saturday. After that, our relaxed schedule begins, consisting of a round trip to Hillsboro, Oregon. I am so ready for that!

Mammy's Cupboard

We passed Mammy's Cupboard on the way to Natchez, and were disappointed that it wasn't open for lunch! :)

Vanna Sees Louisiana

We left a day late (and a dollar short??) and took 4 days instead of 3 to get to Kansas, but we have arrived! Bill's mom is glad to see us, and is in good spirits.
We came via Baton Rouge, Lousiana, and stopped for a quick look at St. Francisville, renowned for having many, many antebellum homes. Some of these historic homes dated back to even the 1700's. A beautiful piece of American history!
In this photo: the flowering trees are crape myrtles.