Friday, July 9, 2010

Paradise, IL

We had a GREAT time in IL! The weather was beautiful and rest (for Jeremy and I) was abundant! Here is a hodgepodge of pictures from our time there. (They are completely out of order.)
As you can see, Lily was a HAPPY kiddo there. She pretty much ruled Grandma and Grandpa's house :)

Grandpa put up a PINK swing for Lily - she was in heaven.
We went on lots of walks around the yard, down the road, and through the fields.

Walking with Lily's beloved "Gwanma" through a soybean field.

Playing in "Gwanpa's garden"...
....and checking her shoes to see if they got dirty.

Entertaining us after dinner

wearing her (placemat) crown
If only someone had clocked how many hours Grandma spent reading to Lily (and playing!)...thank you Grandma!
Grandpa pushing Lily on her swing


At the Rochester 4th of July carnival. Lily spent the evening speechless and clinging to us. She's not so much a crowd kid, yet.
At the Capitol in Springfield to celebrate the 4th!
Watching the Rochester parade with Dada
Lily was not a fan of the loud fire trucks
She loved all the kids walking around
These little girls were so sweet and helped Lily get some of the candy that was being tossed

silly face
Playing outside in the sprinkler/fun park



We hung out downtown one night and listened to a U2 cover band. Lily had a blast playing with Uncle Jonah and Kelsi. (Excuse the strange pictures - I was expirementing with my camera settings.)



Playing with Grandma's "Happy Thoughts"
Easting dinner with Grandpa Kenny and Grandma Judy
Walking with Grandma and Uncle Jonah
Playing with Granny Creating brilliant sidewalk art with grandma and granny
Playing at the most phenomenal playground I have ever seen...

with new friend, Victoria!







looking at tadpoles in the backyard

1 comment:

Our blog said...

Wow! What good pictures! I need to get a camera like yours I think. You did such a good job documenting...looks like you all had a good and relaxing time!