Elliott's First Thanksgiving

Elliott spent his first Thanksgiving week at Grandma Joan's house with Heather. Joe and Grandpa Phil and Uncle Kyle spent the week in Montana on their annual thanksgiving hunting trip.

Elliott helping Grandma Joan peel potatoes

Elliott hanging out with the turkey

He was dressed in his official thanksgiving outfit complete with "Gobble Gobble" on the butt

Kayak got to go on an official duck/goose hunting trip this year. She had a great time with Joe. She did a great job retrieving the ducks, but wasn't too sure about retrieving the geese. She thought that they were great to chase down though but wasn't sure what to do with them once she got them under control.

Hanging out in the duck blind.

Baptism

Elliott was baptised at Roseville Lutheran Church. His godparents are Kyle and Angie. It was an AMAZING day. We were surrounded by over 40 friends and family members who came to support Elliott as he was baptized.

The proud godparents

Elliott and great grandma Jan

Elliott and great-grandma Sophie

Elliott wore the same gown that his dad wore when he was baptized. Elliott's late great grandma Arline made the gown for Joe when he wore it and it was very special that Elliott was able to wear the gown.

Neela and Elliott-they are 10 weeks apart and destined to be good friends (Elliott looks like a toddler compared to Neela right now though.)

Heather and her god-daugher Ashlyn

Gavin, Heather, Gabby, Angie, Elliott, Izzy and Ashlyn

Angie and I have been good friends since kindergarten and have taken many pictures in front of this fireplace. We thought that it would be neat to take a picture in front of the fireplace with our kids.