today we depart for the land of my birth

sing along if you know the words.

O'er thy rivers gently flowing, Illinois, Illinois
O'er thy prairies verdant growing, Illinois, Illinois
Comes an echo on the breeze
Rustling through the leafy trees
And her mellow tunes are these:
Illinois, Illinois

we are on our way to my beautiful home state of Illinois.

land of sweet corn, john deere tractors, and good clean country living.

seriously the people there never age. the air is that fresh.

the boy is over the moon about seeing granny and boppo and all his cousins.

let the wild rumpus begin!

PS Go Cubs!