illinois - part 1

it's one of those places i never knew i'd miss until i left. 

a few complaints:

• chicago deciding elections
• cold winters
• hot summers
• humidity

now that i think about it, none of them have been fixed.  but, there's a new appreciation for humidity and temperature differences.  we have been plowing through chapstick and lotion 'round here!  we moved here in spring, and it was warm.  summer was HOT, and now it's still warm.  winter, anyone?

we were back last week, and totally enjoyed:

• corn harvest
• sprouting wheat fields
• 4-wheeling
• family
• outlet mall shopping
• friends

now, on to the pictures that you've been so patiently waiting for.  (or not?)

girl trip to the spicery tea room in tuscola, and then shopping at the outlet mall -

four-wheeling at the farm -

 

my tractor lovin' munchkins -

sunday morning serenade -

boo.  time to say g'bye to the leetlest seester and the beegest brother.

the trip continues, but you're gonna hafta wait for the next post to see any more pictures. 

(our pumpkin pie is ready!)