Photo of the Week - August 30, 2009

Friends,

Is it really August? Beautiful, mild weather swept through Peoria this weekend. Perfect for taking a bike ride on the Rock Island Trail! Jeff and I headed out early this afternoon for an enjoyable ride. We snapped a few pictures along the way. What a way to spend the day!

Enjoy!

Jada

Photo of the Week - August 23, 2009

Friends,

It is back to school time in Peoria! Most schools are heading back to session last week or this coming week. To get some of the kids in the community prepared, community churches hosted a Backpack Bash. The Bash included games, food, and backpack distribution. We had an incredible turnout for the event. I volunteered and helped by facilitating games for the kids.

Enjoy this week's photos. Yes, they gave me a bullhorn at one point in the afternoon!

Jada

Photo of the Week - August 16, 2009

Friends,

Wow, what a week! It started with a few days of family fun in Brown County, Indiana. Mom, Dad, Jill, and I headed for the hills (or at least what Indiana folks call hills!). It was a relaxing few days at the State Park. We visited the quaint towns of Nashville and Story, Indiana. We had a few challenging days on our bikes and relaxing evenings at the pool.

This weekend was also jam packed with fun. Highlight was a cookout and farewell for my friend, Jessie, as she prepares to return to home in China. Jessie is a friend from both work and church who will be greatly missed!

Work hard to ride up the hill...the down hill trip makes it all worth it!!

Cheers,
Jada

Photo of the Week - August 9, 2009

Friends,

I have a new respect for all Cross Country runners. This Saturday some friends and I ran a 5k on grass. Hard core! The challenge of running on grass was significantly more than any of us expected. But good news: we all finished strong and placed in our age group!

This week's photo shows my roommate, Crystal, and I showcasing our hardware from the race. The photo was taken at the wedding of our friends, Bryson and Danell. Congratulations to the newlyweds!

Enjoy the week and keep running!

Jada

Photo of the Week - August 2, 2009

Friends,

The best way I can describe the past week would be pleasant. On two occasions I had the chance to have dinner with friends and catch up on life. I also embraced a free spirit and went to a concert downtown Peoria and recalled my college days when I listened to the same group play at Purdue. Of course, I left home without my camera for these events!

I had a stand at the Peoria Riverfront Market this Saturday. I was selling my greeting cards and had a decent flow of customers before the rain started. I closed shop early and headed home. Motivated by the hobby I snapped a few photos in the backyard. I'll be back at the market on Aug 15!

Enjoy!

Jada