Pick a Peck of Fun - October 2008

Apple and pumpkin picking in Illinois.


A peck is a unit of dry volume.
8 dry quarts, 16 dry pints
and 4 pecks make a bushel.











You don't have to pay for the apples you eat in
the orchard.













Tom just couldn't resist. Same old gag.. but now the kids play along.

A Visit from Taid & Pris - October 2008

Chloe, Taid, Collin and Tom taking a rest in historic St. Charles.

















Thomas and Collin on Main Street.













Chloe and Taid all dressed up for a night out at the Emmys.












Taid & Pris with Collin & Chloe.

Baseball 101 - September 2008

Thomas experienced his first Cardinals game in 6th row seats behind third base.

It's amazing how complicated baseball becomes when having to explain it from scratch - strikes, balls, walks, stealing, foul balls, pop-flies, balk, the strike zone.........

Thomas also experienced: vendors hawking overpriced refreshments, the Wave and singing during the 7th inning stretch.

Parkway West Homecoming - September 2008

Homecoming Parade
Junior float
















Cowboy Thomas



















Chloe and Kayla show their homecoming spirit.



















Collin and Jessie heading out to the Homecoming Dance.
















Thomas and Hope ham it up before the dance.