Jesse James Museum

Today we went to the Jesse James Museum in Staton, MO. Here we were persuaded to believe that Jesse James was not killed in 1882 by his gang member Robert Ford, but that he lived to be 103 years old under the name J. Frank Dalton.

The James homestead

Jesse James' baby shoes

Jesse James robbing a bank

Chrishael at the scene of the robbery!

Jesse James is alive!?!

Jeff is skeptical

Chrishael doesn't know what to believe

Camping Trip!

Friday we went camping at the Arlington River Resort (http://www.arlingtonriverresort.com/) in Newburg, MO (only about 10 minutes from Rolla).

Jeff setting up the tent.


It's hot but we're having fun!


We got the only spot without a shade tree, so we had to figure out our own shade. (Notice the use of the tailgate to hold up the tarp!)



Chrishael: the sleeping beauty!


Nope, she's awake! :)


Jeff eating smores!

The Nuclear Reactor

Today Chrishael took some pictures of Jeff at the Missouri School of Science and Technology Nuclear Reactor (MSTR). He's spent a lot of time there during his years in Rolla. The staff at the reactor have all helped Jeff alot during his college years!

This is Maureen the Reactor secretary.


From left: Bill, Jeff, Dan and Brian in the control room.


Jeff in front of reactor. Notice the blue glow (Cerenkov radiation) of the reactor!


This is another picture of the blue glow.

Jeff's College Graduation

Today Jeff graduated from the Missouri University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering.

Here is Jeff with his graduating Nuke classmates.


Here is Jeff with his buddies Chris Speer & Ryan "Frenchie" McAnulty and their radioactive caps.


Jeff walking across stage and shaking the Chancellor's hand.


Jeff having a word with Dean Goff.


Jeff happy to be finished!!


Jeff's party!


Jeff & Chrishael and the UMR Peanut outfit!

Jeff's Mom & siblings

Jeff & Mom

Jeff with best friend Kyle

The awesome cake!


Jeff's gifts! Yes that's an HDTV!