Danielle and Riley decorating the tree and getting ready for Santa. We kept warning them that all they ere getting from Santa was coal but that didn't believe us. there is something about the innocense of children believing in Santa. i know next year they may not belive so I am going to capture as much as I can now.

Sorry can't turn this around

December 15, 2007

I came across an email my broker sent me and had no idea how much later , it would touch the lives of my family and the co workers of Brian's work who came to help as well. Brian had the opportunity to help out the veterans of Alton National Cemetery in putting wreaths across every veterans graves. Brian and his co workers had the honor of doing the civil war era. As a bystander it was really touching to see Veterans from all walks of lives and eras to participate. I had the opportunity to talk to a WWII Veteran. Dad was there to witness this as well. He was a Vietnam War Veteran. Brian was there he was a Gulf War Veteran. Riley was dressed in his cub scout uniform to help out as well. Danielle was also there to help as well. To see these children as I do every day loud and obnoxious but at that moment there were very respectful and solemn. It was a great experience and one we will do again every year after.

December 6, 2007

Danielle & Riley on Santa's lap. Brian going down the 3 story slide

Scout trip

Riley took a trip to the local fire department and of course Danielle had to go too. The scouts learned all about firefighting. and stop, drop, and roll!