John Deere Pavilion

John Deere is HUGE out here. In fact, most of the people in Our Ward actually work for John Deere. 2 Hours South in Moline, IL is a working factory you can tour. (you have to be at least 13) You can also visit, The John Deere Pavilion. A Museum of all the different kinds of Tractors. The kids & Aunty Mallory LOVED every second of it.

Brenton & Savannah couldn't get over how BIG the Wheels were!!
Checking out a John Deere Gator...
Having Fun in the Kid Corner...

Driving a Interactive Tractor...
Waiting in Line, for the REALLY BIG TRACTOR...
If you ever are in the Midwest... You should check this place out!! :)

Surprise Visitors...


People who know me, like REALLY know me...
Know 5 Key Things about me.

1-I am EXTREMELY Intuitive.
I see things happening or often sense something random. After time sure enough, it comes to pass. So for this week, I told Alan, I really felt like I needed to clean. I have no idea why in the middle of the week, I felt like things had to be SPOTLESS. Normally my OCD kicks in high gear, before a party, or visitors. On a everyday basis my home is already 95% clean... but this was scrubbing and cleaning every square inch, rushing to finish laundry, & projects for the week.

2- I HATE Surprises.
3- I DO NOT like Anyone showing up without notice
4- I Am a Do'er
I know, most people love Surprises. However, I am not a spur of the Moment kinda gal. Don't get me wrong... I even enjoy Surprising others & I know you cant control it! I just would prefer not to be. I am a Planner, Budget-er, Giver, Perfectionist, Organizer, 2 weeks notice, & most Importantly I like to mange Time Efficiently and Productively. This being said, I got a phone call around 3:45 pm yesterday from my Dad. Letting me know he had just gone through Chicago & was giving me a 3 Hour Heads Up Surprise Visit. :/ Imagine my relief in listening to my Intuition and cleaning my house the 2 days prior. What could have been a Stress, ended up being a "I guess should put on some makeup" kinda day.
5-I am Passionate.
Not in a Lovey dovey kind of way. (gag me with a spoon!!) As in, whenever I do anything, & truly dedicate myself. I go way over and beyond. 115%! I am very Passionate when anything has my name on it. Which brings up showing My Dad & Debra around. What normally could take a week, we did in a Day! Here is what we did...


Mines of Spain...


Mississippi River Aquarium & Museum...Mommy trying to Trade her Blackberry with the Indians... LOL.


Galena, IL for Shopping & Sightseeing...

Olive Garden for Dinner...

Ending the Evening, with a stroll on the Shores of the Mississippi River in WI...

Alan & I agree this was probably the BEST visit we have ever had with My Dad (& Debra.)
Thank You to My Dad for taking most of these Photos. It's nice to take a Break Capturing Moments! ;)