W.ONDERFUL W.ORLD OF W.ADHOLMS

2 full weeks of camps and we LOVE it!! First we went to Lake Geneva (MN Family Camp), but (gasp) Jenn Forgot the camera! No pictures to share from all the fun we had there–oops. This past week we were at FaHoCha Camp in ND. From our understanding it was the largest camp ever with 80 campers. The kids spent much of their time catching frogs (and a couple of snakes, too), plus swimming, playing in the game room, and on the playground. Many kids gave their hearts to Jesus–and that’s the best part of camp! The first pic is of the kids helping with dishes (L to R: Jacen, Abbi, Bryce, Steven, and Darica–Jacen and Darica are the camp Manager’s kids. Steven stays with our friends, the Hooge’s). The second pic is of all the campers (and us, too). The bottom pic is of the sunset right before our campfire night–it was just gorgeous!

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.

While we were at the ND Family Camp, the kids got to spend some time with cousins. Jenn’s sister Heidi and her kids and nieces came to play. Grandma Patti treated the all the kids to ice cream after one of the evening services (Thanks Grandma Patti!!). Rick took Bryce and Abbi home and Jenn and Cambria stayed a few extra days to play. Here are the kids enjoying their treat (top), and some of the kids actually sitting still for a picture. The bottom picture from L to R: Ricky, Elizabeth, Hailey, Erin, and Cambria.

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.

We were at the ND Family Camp this last weekend and enjoyed a fun Family Day! They set up an inflatable joust for the kids for one of the fun activities planned. Bryce was content to just watch, but the girls wanted a piece of the action. Abbi did a great job–tying her opponent. Then Cambria got in on the fun, too! (Abbi–top picture on the right)

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.

We had a team from North Central University up doing a kids crusade (vbs) at the church. They had a candyland theme, with excellent costumes (made by the girls on the team)! We took this picture on our last night with all the kids that attended. The picture turned out dark, but you can still see what an wonderful turnout we had! Many kids accepted Jesus into their lives, and that’s the best part! I think the kids will be disappointed that it’s over now, though. How fun to have church that’s completed geared just for you. Although that is normal for many big churches, up here in the more “rural” areas that is a big treat.

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.

Do you ever just have one of those days? Some of
us just hide it a little better than this! :0)

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.

While we were in Panama, Rick got to go fishing for peacock bass in the canal. Here is his big catch of the day. He had a really fun time fishing, with the beautiful scenic background, a siting of monkeys and even an alligator (and let’s not forget the nice sunburn to remember it by). We were advised not to leave the gated port area because of muggings, etc (unless you were on an excursion booked through the cruise–which is what Rick did). Some taxi drivers would supposedly take tourists across Panama on a tour, only to drop them off on the other side and make them pay double to come back. Since we were forewarned of this, Jenn stayed at the port and did some shopping there instead. She enjoyed most of the scenic view from the ship. :0)

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.

As we left Panama, the sun began to set. Here is one of the pictures we took of the beautiful sunset as we were leaving the port. The dots of light on the right are from a ship we passed.

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.

Abbi turned 5 last Friday, but we celebrated today, and what a beautiful day to do it! Here she is, as cute as can be, with all her presents. Thank you to everyone who thought of Abbi on her special day.

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.

We made it home, safe and sound. We had a Fabulously Wonderful time on our cruise. We think it should be a mandatory vacation for all couples! :O) We took many, many, many pictures on our trip. This picture was taken in the rain forest in Costa Rica. We got to do a zip line through the forest, and it didn’t even rain! We really missed the kids, though, so we snuck home one day early from our meetings in the cities. More pictures and stories will follow…

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.