A Special Visit

Wow it has been a couple of very busy weeks for both Charlie and I so now it is time to play a little catch-up. At the beginning of August we were blessed with a visit from Charlie's brother Chris, his wife Sveta and their new baby Alex. This was this first time we had been able to meet baby Alex and the kids could not get enough of him. Being the great big brother and sister they are, Taylor and Brandon really enjoyed holding, playing and talking to Alex.

Sveta, Chris and Alex

The kids - with baby Alex

Baby Alex - it's he so cute!

The whole gang!

All the kids!

Mall of America

During Chris, Sveta and Alex's visit we all drove up to the Mall of America for a couple days of shopping and fun. It was a fun trip and both Taylor and Brandon surprised us by riding some pretty big roller coasters! The Mall of America
Taylor and Alex .

The roller coaster that Taylor went on twice!

The roller coaster that Brandon loved!

The bumper cars - Caleb, Taylor and Brandon loved these!

Taylor getting her dolls hair done at the American Girl doll store.

Caleb riding the Big Rigs - he could have rode this about 5 times and could have rode it all day!

Emily and Brandon with Cha Cha from the Rainforest Cafe

The bumper cars - round two or three?

Brandon and Alex

Brandon having with Alex

The Engine Show 2010

As always a highlight of our summer was our annual trip to Bird City, Kansas at the end of July for the Steam Engine Show. The show was extra special this year because the whole Wamhoff clan was there . . all 5 of Grammie's kids & spouses, 5grand kids + spouses and all 11 great- grand kids!

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Surprise Party

I surprised Charlie with a party for his 40th birthday. Amazingly it turned out to be an actual surprise. Here is some pictures of all the fun.

The invitation

Blowing out the candles

The whole family

The kids loved the chocolate fountain!

About 60 to 70 people came to help celebrate!