Illinois

These clouds or fog greeted us as we ascended into the mountains on our trip to Illinois. We thought they looked pretty awesome.

Thomas napping on our trip to Illinois. I could not believe how long he is or looks.
The next shots are of the kids and Mama Mel on the new 4 wheeler. The kids adored their rides. The glasses on Thomas you ask.....bug guard. HAHA



Mama and Thomas
Mama Mel, Thomas and Alyson
Papa Gary and Alyson
Papa Gary, Alyson, and Thomas
Great Grandma Pat
Great Grandma Starns
Great Grandma Dorothy
Rest and Relaxation...for the kids anyway.
Potomac had their annual parade while we were home. It rained just as the parade started but that did not stop the kids from collecting candy. Thomas was a candy grabbin' machine. I had to toss the candy because it got wet and sticky but it was fun none the less.



Great Grandma Sollars always has balloons for the kids. They think it is so much fun to blow them up and let them go. Mommy thinks they are great because it wears them out!!! Thanks Grandma!!!!




Where's Thomas?
THERE HE IS!!! Don't worry about the demonesque dog....
Lovin' the Ariel blanket
Each summer I manage to capture a great "pure" picture of Thomas. I can just feel the happiness from this picture. Mama Mel bought the kids a blow up slide/pool. They had lots of fun on it. Too bad the well water was very cold and the mild summer temps did not help to warm them up.
Down he goes!

Swimming at Mama and Papa Starns's was so much fun. Aly has really become a fish. The kids also enjoyed using their snorkles.