Apple Orchard Visit
A Peoria tradition is going out to an apple orchard in the fall to drink cider, pick apples, and have some fun.
Bluesfest on the Illinois Riverfront
Bluesfest is two days and nights of excellent blues, drinks, and food.
Christmas In Peoria
Christmas is a time when we all get together and share food, fun, drinks, gifts, and most of all, laughter!
Christmas In Peoria
Hanhan's first Christmas in America with the Hammer family.
Autumn In Illinois
On a nice autumn day, we drove up the Illinois River to enjoy the sights.
Autumn In Peoria
On a nice autumn Sunday, we drove around Peoria enjoying the scenery.
My Family
My family hanging out together.
Halloween 2007
Halloween night and Hanhan's first "Trick or Treat" was lots of fun.
Hanhan's Master's Ceremony
Hanhan graduates! With a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Heart of Illinois Fair 2007
A Visit to the Heart of Illinois Fair.
Independence Day
Hanhan & Gary celebrate Independence Day with the Hammer Family.
Independence Day 2009
Independence Day visit to Peoria 2009.
Olde English Faire
Hanhan & Gary Attend The 'Olde English Faire'.
2007 Prairie Air Show
We went to the 2007 Prairie Air Show and had an excellent time. Hanhan even flew in a plane!
Pumpkin Festival Parade
Morton Illinois is "The Pumpkin Capital of the World" and has a parade and festival each year.
Random Illinois Photos
Just some random shots from around the Peoria, Illinois area
Santa Claus Parade 2007
America's Oldest Christmas Parade. Hanhan had to go to work 10 minutes before Santa arrived.
Hammer Family Thanksgiving 2007
Once a year families get together to give thanks and to enjoy each other's company with an excellent dinner.
Going to the USA
Our journey from China to the USA was long but exciting.
Volksfest 2007
Volksfest is a German picnic and celebration. We enjoyed the food and fun that day.