Family Fall Festivities and Fun and Frolic

 Stayed at a comfy cabin in Shannon, IL and enjoyed gorgeous grounds.

 Dad reading the map to plan our next adventure.

 Mississippi Palisades

One day we headed to the Mississippi Palisades State Park, then crossed the bridge into the only island city in Iowa: Sabula (affectionately called "sa-BOO-la").

 At the lookout, we saw eagles in the sky and a train in the valley.

 Old and young both have a desire to acquire the biggest stick. However, this stick was too big even for these two to carry.

Nathan's Baseball Highlights

 Nathan played baseball this year. Nathan enjoyed a variety of positions including pitcher and catcher. He learned a lot from his coaches and has learned to be more confident when up to bat. He's improved a lot this season!

Jenny and Griffin - June 4, 2011

Visiting the Clacks in TN

June, 2011

Memorial Day

"Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present Generation to preserve your Freedom! I hope you will make good use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in Heaven, that I ever took half the Pains to preserve it."
— John Adams

Our Memorial Day tradition is to go to the 6:00 a.m. Memorial Service where the American Legion honors each branch of the armed services.

Someone got creative with their food. :)

Happy Memorial Day!