+22Apple Orchard VisitA Peoria tradition is going out to an apple orchard in the fall to drink cider, pick apples, and have some fun. +1Bluesfest on the Illinois RiverfrontBluesfest is two days and nights of excellent blues, drinks, and food. +4Christmas In PeoriaChristmas is a time when we all get together and share food, fun, drinks, gifts, and most of all, laughter! +61Christmas In PeoriaHanhan's first Christmas in America with the Hammer family. +19Autumn In IllinoisOn a nice autumn day, we drove up the Illinois River to enjoy the sights. +39Autumn In PeoriaOn a nice autumn Sunday, we drove around Peoria enjoying the scenery. +5My FamilyMy family hanging out together. +24Halloween 2007Halloween night and Hanhan's first "Trick or Treat" was lots of fun. +18Hanhan's Master's CeremonyHanhan graduates! With a perfect 4.0 GPA. +8Heart of Illinois Fair 2007A Visit to the Heart of Illinois Fair. +20Independence DayHanhan & Gary celebrate Independence Day with the Hammer Family. +4Independence Day 2009Independence Day visit to Peoria 2009. +3July 2014 +46Olde English FaireHanhan & Gary Attend The 'Olde English Faire'. +892007 Prairie Air ShowWe went to the 2007 Prairie Air Show and had an excellent time. Hanhan even flew in a plane! +55Pumpkin Festival ParadeMorton Illinois is "The Pumpkin Capital of the World" and has a parade and festival each year. +17Random Illinois PhotosJust some random shots from around the Peoria, Illinois area +34Santa Claus Parade 2007America's Oldest Christmas Parade. Hanhan had to go to work 10 minutes before Santa arrived. +41Hammer Family Thanksgiving 2007Once a year families get together to give thanks and to enjoy each other's company with an excellent dinner. +45Thanksgiving 2010 +13Going to the USAOur journey from China to the USA was long but exciting. +4Volksfest 2007Volksfest is a German picnic and celebration. We enjoyed the food and fun that day. Indiana