Blackhawk Statue, 2008

We took our annual trip to Oregon, IL and visited the Blackhawk statue. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the out-of-doors, and be together as a family.


The kids and Bill went all the way to the bottom. Karina and I thankfully only went down 2 flights.

Karina Faith Geaschel 15 months old

Christ's Church 10th Anniversary Party

Sept. 19-21 we celebrated the 10th Anniversary of our church. We have been there for 2 years, and are so thankful for our "family" there. We stayed at the Erber's house, and had a great time. Most of the events were right at their house, except Saturday evening we went to the "Ark" for a variety show, pie contest and lots of dancing. We finally learned the Virginia Reel, some kind of Patty-cake dance, and a wagon wheel dance. While at the Erbers we played volleyball, Bocce ball, pinewood derby races, ate lots of yummy food, shot paint ball, sat around campfires, and so much more. Here are a few pictures from the weekend. Enjoy!!

Paint Ball

MMMMMMMmmmmm Pie contest

The production table
Eva's Apple Pie
Britta's Cherry-Berry Pie and Anna's Peach pie
Armin's Pumpkin Pie
All the pies in the contest

Vrrrrooooommmmmm

Pine wood Derby



The winner is Jonathan Erber

10 Anniversary celebration for Christ's Church

Pie eating contest

Kids' pie eating contest

3-legged race

Variety show at the "Ark"
"Ladies in black"

Hirst's and Geaschels sing and recite the 10 Commandments

Dancing, dancing and more dancing!!

The Hayride back to the Erber's house