Had a few minutes before visiting the Kansas City Young Matron's today so I stopped by Kauffman Gardens. Always something new. Perfect weather.
All these were taken with the Nikon D3 and 24-70mm lens, ASA200, F16, multiple shots sandwiched. 
Lots of new flowers and benches in the "greenhouse"... didn't see Crazy the Cat though, hope she's alright.
The roses are already underway... about two weeks early I think.... but I'll leave that guess to the experts.
Today (Saturday) was the Tweed Ride. Bikes from the turn of the last century on with riders in appropriate garb for the occasion. Ride began at the Colonnade her in Northeast, went up and down Gladstone Boulevard and then by the Reservoir, along Cliff Drive and ended at the Kansas City Museum with a picnic.
Above, on the right, at Velocipede or Penny-Farthing, or, the original Big Wheel.
Above, famous cartoonist EL Bryan and critters.... ready to ride...
Above, you climb on the bike from the rear....
Above and below, "steam" powered bike. :)
Above, bunny bike....
Above, authentic Tweed hunting outfit from Scotland.
Best of both worlds, horse and bike....
Above and two below..... Pendleton Heights was well represented ......
Contest, best bike, best costumes, best male and female mustaches....
And they're off......
All shots with the Nikon D3, ASA 400 for candid shots, ASA 800 for riding shots, three lenses used, 24-70mm, 14-24mm, and 70-200mm. 
