Water Polo Ceremony

These are the girls that brought out the medals and flowers. How cute are they? and notice that their feet are all exactly together.

the Bird's Nest

Air Quality is not so good in Beijing. My son usually wears a mask to protect his lungs but the weeks of the Olympics were the nicest weather...even with the rain...that he has seen in the 4 years he has been there. Of course, all the factories were shut down for amonth but , hey, guess it worked! This happened to be a rainy day and then smoggy a bit when he snapped this one.

Beijing

My son has lived in Beijing for 4 years. He has sent me some great shots around and about during the Olympics. He told me he got to hold a silver medal in his hand and watch the closing ceremonies with a bunch of American athletes...his comment -"AWESOME". I hope you enjoy the shots I will share. (I will remind you that he is a very tall boy....6'8".....sorta stands out in this crowd!)

ABC Wednesday F is for foot

 
Is there anything sweeter than a baby's foot? This one belongs to my great nephew.
Stop over and see all the ABC Wednesday participants....thanks to Denise!

A Family Farm

 
My motherinlaw is very good about taking care of the farm and making sure it is run well.

Soy Beans and Corn

 
Illinois is known for its wonderful farm land. This is a photo of soy beans and corn, Illinois' major crops.

In the shade of the Old Apple Tree.....really

 
Illinois is known for its wonderful farm land. We were at the "ancestral farm" of my husband down in Streeter, Illinois. This is a farm that happens to be for sale. We picked the apples and made an apple pie......