Quintessential America

One of our many travels for the month of September included a trip to see Grandpa and Grandma in IL.  Leo once again did great on the planes, and actually is still asking since we've been home when we are going to the airport.  He's sure been in a lot of them lately!  And Grandma and Grandpa were great doctors for my sliced finger-that-should-have-had-stitches injury.  I had a fight with scissors the morning we left and guess who lost?

Our trip to IL was full of fun, relaxation and great family 

time.  Each morning Leo awoke and asked for "Gandpa, Gamma?"  We had a great time at an apple orchard enjoying the feeling and taste of fall with the crisp air and cider doughnuts.  They had a 

plethora of tractors and Leo was in heaven.  Anything with wheels really gets him going!  I just love the midwest, and I love fall, so I was very content.  There is something about seeing farms rolling over the hillsides that reminds you what is essential in this great country we live in.  The American dream is all about working for 

the harvest which 

in turn takes care of us, and watching the farmers work puts that dream in living color.  

One of the highlights of the week was riding on Grandpa's Harley, and this may shock you but even Leo got to ride it!  Scrunched in between Dad and I, we went 10

 miles and hour around the quiet neighborhood and Leo LOVED it.  He got another fun ride on the golf cart on the course 

Dad works at and loved 

that as well, get him on something that goes and he's a happy guy!  I myself was elated to get to coast along the winding midwest roads on the back of the harley.  

The whole week was great, full of relaxing afternoons spent napping and reading, great meals I didn't have to cook, and great fellowship with family.  What more can you ask for?