Trains and bridges

On the left, John, doing what he does....'driving' the train. On the right, a view from train (from the old bridge) overlooking the construction of the new high bridge over the Des Moines River near Boone, Iowa.

There is an article about the bridge, which will be 2550 ft. long and 195 ft. high here with other pictures.  The bridge is expected to be done in December, 2008.  The old bridge was built in 1911. 

The kids

My niece and nephew, Michelle (Zimmerman) and Joe (Markey) attend the same high school and are both seniors now. (Joe's younger brother will be a sophomore next year at Hoover High School.)

Michelle and Joe did NOT go to the prom together, but I thought it was nice they got their picture taken together. Michelle had a great time, especially watching the hypnotist. I'm sure Joe had a good time, but I'm not sure I actually asked him.

These pictures are from Sunday in Des Moines. Izaac LOVES to play G.Grandma's little keyboard. We all hope it's a sign that he got his grandma Shirley's piano-playing gift.

That's Samantha holding Izaac while he critiques the purchased bread (I didn't like it very well, either. We'll take homemade G.Grandma bread anyday over this!)

p.s. I think Samantha is wearing the t-shirt she got at the "what's a Brad Paisley" concert.