Mauerman visit

My brother Dave and his family came for a visit from Cali. We had a great time, and great weather. I had tons of pictures, so I had to pick and choose!

We went downtown and here we are on library mall

At the union, in a huge, made-for-pictures, famous union chair

True story: some of my mom's step family lives in the Mt! We didn't know it until after we moved here. Much of their family was together during Dave's visit, so we got to see many who we hadn't seen in YEARS. Here our kids are getting a chauffeured ride in a John Deere Gator by one of their long-lost cousins!

We spent lots of time up at Grampy's lake. Everyone tubed (well, I didn't). Here are Kaleb and Chris.

Mindy and half of her clan came up for dinner one night. Good times!

This would have been almost perfect. Nice Ted.

We also went to the Wisconsin Dells. First, a ride on the Ducks.....

...and then on to Noah's Ark. I also got a family shot, but all of us in our suits probably is best left in my file, not on the internet.

So much fun! Each visit makes us realize how much we miss our cousins, and wish you were closer. LOVE YOU!!

On a different note (hey, good one. That ties in nicely)......Will is learning to play the trombone! Since we are NOT a musical family, this is very exciting for us. He captivates us with his practicing of "hot cross buns", "Mary had a little lamb" and his self-taught "Ode to joy".