KSU VB Camp & Mini Manhattan Vacay

In mid-June, I took Delaney and Mackenzie to K-State for a 2-day volleyball camp. They were able to work on their skills, meet new people, and actually work with K-State volleyball players! While they were busy in the gym, I got to explore Manhattan, along with my mom and sister (on one of those days). We went out to Pillsbury Crossing, a nice little waterfall thanks to recent rains, drove up to Bluemont Hill to overlook the city, toured the gardens at K-State, ate a nice lunch at Bourbon and Baker, then watched the girls in action back at the gym. The girls and I stayed at a great VRBO on the west side of town where the highlight was a jacuzzi tub! I think the girls had a good time, and it was a great couple of days for me too!

Molly, the libero

Sydney - Delaney's "coach"

the new coach - Jason Mansfield

All the girls together

Delaney's team, scrimmaging

Call Hall ice cream, of course!

A poem vending machine!

This was the poem we got - started happy, but
I guess the love died!

Our VRBO on Amhearst

This little guy joined us the first night
on the front door.

K-State Gardens

Look at those speckles!

Tadpole at Pillsbury Crossing - he let me touch
him several times!

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