IL

We made it to Steeleville IL in time for the 4th of July.  We did have a surprise upon entering town, there was a stop light!  Rest assured, it was only there for the construction that was going on.  Despite having a stop light :) Steeleville was still a very relaxing stop. 

 Upon our arrival James quickly got out of the van and ran through the house.  He was disappointed to find out that Jacob no longer plays with toys and so there weren't any in the house.  But then Grandma suggested that we take a walk to the ball diamonds to play ball, and then everyone was excited, including Michael.

 The morning of the 4th, getting ready to go to the parade.

 Waiting for the parade to start.

 Aunt Marilyn is in this truck.

 Rachel and Karen

 Fredbird

 A salute to the marines

 Michael loved playing with the ball that James caught for him.

 After lunch, naps, running through the sprinkler, an ice cream sandwich and a chocolate chip cookie.  It was time to head down to the carnival. 

 Michael was only able to watch.  Soon enough he will be riding along with his brother and cousins.

 James really wanted to ride the ferris wheel, so we rode it together.  He loved going up high.

 Benjamin, Paul and James rode the roller coaster.  I dont think Paul was having as much fun as the other two.

 Aunt Marilyn feeding Michael his bottle before bed.