Thanksgiving Weekend At Crown Center

The Artist, The Wife, O and M stop to see me each Thanksgiving. As a matter of fact, three years ago when Eponine and I moved in on Nov. 15, the following week this gang was a very first overnight guests. It's always an honor.

We always make it a point to scurry all over Crown Center while they are here. There's no real place in Kansas City over Thanksgiving weekend that screams Christmas. From Santa's arrival and the lighting of the Mayor's Christmas tree, it's very festive. Plus, of course, shopping, dining, decorations galore, ice skating and lots of other things. It's fun just riding the Westin's elevator. If you're lucky enough, you'll catch a north side 'vator. That way you'll see all the city lights.

Here's a small photo essay of our visit. The Wife is not included because she wasn't feeling this time around.