Colin and Kahri's Wedding (8/12)!

My younger brother, Colin, got married this weekend in Oakes. A WONDERFUL time was had by all! Our entire family was in the wedding; I was a bridesmaid, Cary, an usher, Brendan was the Ring Bearer, and Halle, a Flower Girl. The kids looked SO cute, and did such a great job! Both walked down the aisle unassisted, and Brendan stopped at the end to give Uncle Colin a big hug! I cannot wait to see the pictures the photographer got - as it was, we didn't end up with any snapshots of Halle in her adorable dress - she was always on the go, then was gone for about an hour napping! We got plenty of video of everyone, however, to remember the day by!

Here is Brendan with Kahri - she looked gorgeous!

Brendan with Colin and Kahri - giving his new Aunt a big kiss on the cheek!

Brendan absolutely LOVED wearing the little tuxedo - it was his "special suit" - and he looked so handsome!

The reception and dance took place immediately following the wedding at the Angry Beaver in Oakes.

After dinner was over, we made Brendan cooler by removing his jacket, tie and shirt - he made quite the hilarious little "Chippendale"!

Brendan and Cam doing the "Hokey Pokey"...


Brendan dancing with Uncle Colin during the dollar dance...
Kicking up our heels to the music (I'm the one in the pink dress holding Halle)...

Cary and I...

Cary and my sister, Erica...
My cousin, Jacinta's husband, Matt, and myself...
My mom (after changing out of her wedding attire) dancing with Jake (one of the groomsman)...

Congratulations Colin and Kahri! What a great night!!

Our Vacation...part 2!

Vacation Day 2 brought us to the North Shore Railroad, a train that travels along the shores of Lake Superior on a site seeing adventure. There are many tours to choose from, and we chose a 90 minute excursion that took us to Lester River, and back. The air conditioned cars were wonderful. Here, Brendan shows off his new dorky grin he does when we ask him to smile (he's sitting in the air conditioned car waiting for the train to leave the station)...


The train also features a large open-air car, where we spent most of the ride...

The two munchkins side by side, enjoying the ride...
Friday night we had dinner at Holly and Steve's house with family and friends. Brendan was fascinated by Steve's State Patrol squad car. Steve made his day by allowing him to get into the car, push a few buttons, talk through the megaphone, turn on the lights and blare the siren!

Since we didn't have time to tour the train museum (where the North Shore Railroad boards) on Friday, we went there on Saturday morning. They have TONS of actual trains there for viewing. Some of which you can climb up into! Here Brendan is stading inside a locomotive...
And, here he is looking out the window of the same locomotive (sorry the picture is so dark!)...


His excitement over the day is plain to see!


Halle lounging in her stroller, posing in front of a huge snowblower...


Next to the Depot is a Children's Museum, so we spent a little time there, as well...

Next up: Colin's wedding (8/12)!