Dennis had a great time visiting the John Deere tractor and combine factories in Moline and Waterloo, Illinois. It was a quick trip--only three days but he had a great time seeing the sights and talking farming the entire time! Wish I could describe the pics I posted here... but due to the fact he's still "recovering" from the trip, he's asleep on the couch at the moment!

Basketball Fever!

Dennis had the opportunity to work with both boys' basketball teams this winter. He was an assistant coach for Tyler's 5th grade team, and he was the head (only) coach for Brett's third grade team. It was a fun and successful season for both boys! Now we are preparing for a few more weeks of AAU basketball with Tyler. Fun times!!

Time-out for the 5th graders.

Sideline coaching for the 3rd graders.

Dennis and the small-but-mighty third grade Bulldogs. They finished the season 5-2. (Much better than anticipated!)

Brett at point.

Stan Gfeller and Dennis with the 5th grade Bulldogs.

They went undefeated.

Tyler sets the screen.

BRETT & TYLER'S BIRTHDAY BOWL 2009 Brett turned 9 on November 25, about a week after I had surgery. We had some friends in for pizza that night, but he agreed to hold off on his "friend party" until I was feeling better.
Tyler turned 11 on January 21. We decided to have a joint birthday party the Saturday before the Superbowl, January 31. Since the boys are HUGE football fans, it was the perfect theme!

Apparently this is the age where "bunny ears" and goofy grins are standard.

We had fourteen little boys in that day... one missed the picture!

Some pics from the party....

On the menu... sub sandwiches, chips, grapes, Gatorade,

white cake and chocolate ice cream for dessert!

Party favors...gatorade water bottles filled with goodies.

Bowling at Zeppoz...