Apple Picking Time

Boy Scout Night at O'Brien Field

Michael with Johnny Bench Michael with Andre Dawson

We had a fantastic time in Peoria. It was an opportunity of a life time to meet both Johnny Bench and Andre Dawson even though Michael has no clue who they are :). I was excited to get my own autographs on the newspaper above!! The 2 famous players were only a small part of the evening ----- free food, free snacks, fireworks, Bluz Brothers Band and fun with friends Eli, Austin, and Cameron!

Michael is a Wolf Scout

After weeks of discussion, Michael finally decided he would rather be in Boy Scouts than 4H.

A Wet and Soggy Homestead Weekend

After finding out the parade was cancelled, we met everyone up at Kramer's Kitchen to have some lunch. I didn't think it would ever stop raining. After eating lunch, we arrived at home to find 4 inches of water in the basement! What a mess!

One of the only events not affected by the weather was the Homestead Play "High School Musical". We went with Jill, Donovan, Adina, Madison, Karin and Gen. It was a great performance by local high school students!

Tony's in LOVE and it's not just with me.........

Okay, so we all love her :).........me included

Road Trip to Indiana!!

Michael and I headed to Indiana today for Madison's 5th Birthday Party. We took Karin and Gen with to surprise the DeGaetano's :).

Michael, Madison, Adina, Gen, and 2 new neighbor friends!

Fair, Friends, FUN

Friday night we had a great time at the fair. Jill and Genevieve were in town finishing up packing so we drug them with us! We went with Karin, Gen, Gen's friend Sierra, Bill, and Daniel! Michael was much braver tonight though he still wouldn't go on the "big" rides!

Genevieve's collecting eggs at the Farm Bureau booth

Michael, Gen, Sierra, and Daniel

Michael and Gen

The New 2nd Grader

2nd Grade with Mrs. Anderson

1st Grade with Mrs. Gebhardt

Kindergarten with Mrs. Cardosi

Fun at the Bureau County Fair

This looks like it's going to be lots of fun, Daniel.

GET ME OFF OF HERE!!

That ride is fun. We should go on it again!!

Daniel and Michael at the fair in 2003. They were 2 1/2!