Leaving Lawrence

We've been here in Columbus for almost a month now, but thought that we should pay tribute to our beloved Lawrence! Home to us for four years, Lawrence and the surrounding Kansas City area definitely took us by surprise with its charm. We loved the people and the ambiance of the town, and will miss them tremendously. A few noteworthy places and events, specific to the area, that we will always remember are:

• Friends! They top the list. Without them, much of the rest of the list doesn't take on much meaning! We love you!
• Jayhawks on Parade
• Sheridans
• the Library - not to be rivaled, we've discovered
• Vermont St. BBQ
• Summer band concerts
• The Plaza
• Prairie Park Nature Center & Trails
• Clinton Lake Arboretum
• the Dead Zoo - a.k.a. Cabela's
• Sunsets
• Chiggers...mmm wait, not so much
• Douglas County Fair
• St. John's Mexican Fiesta
• South Park Wading Pool
• Santa on Weavers
• G.R.'s fireworks
• Farmer's Market
• Stitch On & Sarah's
• Winfield Home Furnishings
• Shakespeare in the Park
• KC Museum of Art
• KC & Topeka Zoos
• KU Natural History Museum
• Googol's
• Cici's = Pizza House
• Great Harvest = Bread House
• the Train Park
• Mass St. Sidewalk Sale
• Bloomington Beach
• the Bittersweet Vine
• Maple Leaf Festival
• our Backyard
• Thunderstorms
• Sunflowers
• a Garage
• Church sites
• Science City
• KC Speedway
• Jack Stacks
• Campus
• KU "Greeners"
• the Merc
• Joe's Bakery
• Sylas & Maddy's
• the Toy Store on Mass
• the Storytime Lady
• Vintage Junk
• U-Pick Farms
• Papa Keno's
• The Dusty Bookshelf
• Hy-Vee Kids' Club
• Deanna Rose Farmstead
• St. Patrick's Day & Christmas Parades

The list could go on & on...but those are our faves. Most of all I miss being so close to everything and running into someone I know wherever I go. I think it's still sinking in that we're not just on vacation out here in Ohio...Lawrence will be etched onto our hearts forever!