Monday, September 3, 2012

My Hometown...


A hometown can be a tricky thing for a girl who moved frequently as a child. While I spent my elementary years on the shores of Lake Houston in Texas and junior high hold up in big city of Dallas. It was the move to Kansas that made the biggest impression on me. 


Only ten miles from Missouri this Kansan is proud to be on the "right" side of the state line. The Jayhawk side. Not quite in the Kansas City limits. (yes there are two KC, KS and KC, MO) we have been residents of Overland Park for almost 24 years. 


A little slice of city meets country. A place you can find a Nordstrom and a few corn fields. Home to many nomads from all over the country who now call it home and a few who grew up here and moved away...Jason Sudekis, Paul Rud, and Rob Rigle. (Spelled incorrectly on purpose as to not draw the wrong crowd.)


I would never trade the season that we have in Kansas and head back to Texas for all the bluebonnets I could hold. Although we may not have a true yellow brick road we do have a field full of sunshine should you ever feel gloomy.


Thank you Tammy for hosting a wonderful swap...and for bringing back a few fun memories.





Mending Monday will return next week.


23 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Renee,
    As always way cute! :)

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  2. craftylesSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    It's nice to hear about your home town. I didn't know you had some roots in Texas, though. Cute tags. Glad you're back!

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  3. Shirley HatfieldSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I didn't know you could capture sunshine on a paper card...but by golly you did it! So lovely and filled with your warm memories. I'm so glad we are able to share the places that we love. =D

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  4. JoAnneSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Your tags are adorable. I lived in Leavenworth for 2 years from 2007-2009 and really liked it. I could live there again.

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  5. vintage greySeptember 3, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Loved hearing about your hometown! So neat, and your tags are simply beautiful!! xo Heather

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  6. KathySeptember 3, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Oh so sweet!! Looking forward to having you and Monday Mending back.

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  7. busymarthaSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    This card is indeed sunshine! Hope you are feeling better, so sad about the Dr. Pepper, what next?

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  8. Tammy's in LoveSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    What a great story! I love learning all about the 'tag traders' who tell us the stories of their lives in tags! So, do you have a southern accent!?

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  9. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    What sweet Hometown Tags!!

    chris

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  10. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Welcome back, enjoyed your post today!

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  11. Chenille CottageSeptember 3, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    So glad you're back, Renee!
    Hugzzzzz,
    Carolynn

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  12. Erica of Golden Egg VintageSeptember 4, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    LOL Tammy asked you before I got a chance! Do you have a southern accent then? Because of course Tammy and I DO NOT have Minnesota accents! ;)
    Your tag is super cute!
    Erica

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  13. Corey September 4, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    I moved all over as a child as well- I don't really identify ANY town as my hometown!

    Sweet tags you made- I love the little girl image, and I love the little rocking chair I spy in the background, too!

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  14. BarbaraSeptember 4, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    I think Kansas would be lovely (I have never been there!). Your tags sure are. At first I thought you'd made a quilt. Those squares are just adorable.

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    I love hearing home town histories! I've spent more time living in Wa. state than any other but my 11 years in Texas made the biggest impact on my speech! My five years in Michigan and 4 years in vriginia seasoned my speech as well. I hate it when people ask where I'm from because I know they are hearing my southern life but if I say I'm from Wa, they don't believe me!

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  16. Musings from Kim K.September 4, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Your talents never cease to amaze. I also love knowing a little bit more about your past. Adorable tags...as expected.

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  17. ★Carol★September 4, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    I love all of the sunshiney yellow in this post, Renee. I'm not ready to let summer go! Loved hearing about your hometown, and where you call "home" now!

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  18. fee @ chipper nellySeptember 4, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    hey Renee - I moved around alot as a child and LOVE how my boys have lived here all their little lives. Your work is beautiful as always - so cheery (chipper in fact!)
    Hope you are well
    fee x

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  19. GARAGE SALE GALSeptember 4, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Hi Renee,
    Darling tag! Love the color! I've lived in MN all my life. I hope you are feeling better!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  20. MarciSeptember 4, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Yep, you said it, I HEART Overland Park, from the other OP blogger! We moved here 12 years ago and it has been by far the best place I have ever lived. And while I will always remain a diehard HUSKER fan, I occasional root for those Jayhawks (but only in basketball!) :)

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  21. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~September 5, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    So sweet Renee, your tags are adorable I can't wait to be getting one :) :) xo Holly

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  22. donnaSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Your tag is so cute.
    Hugs
    donna

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  23. GardenOfDaisiesOctober 2, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    Somehow I missed this post. I think you've summed up OP beautifully. :-)

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