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Family Get-Together
On Sunday, Elayna got to meet even more family… and got to hang out with a whole bunch of people who thought she was cute. She liked it. A lot. So did we. =) Elayna playing with Great Grandma Ruth… and the tablecloth Elayna and Keenan playing on the floor The immediate family Grampa, Gram…
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We got flamingo’d!!
This totally cracked me up… but during the night on the 4th, Jackie and Steve’s front yard got “flamingo’d”. Some local church kids came late at night and set up about 25 or so of these lovely pink birds. It looked hilarious and made for some fun photo opportunities. I guess its actually a fund-raiser.…
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Fourth Of July & Baptism
Elayna’s first 4th of July was a big day for her… celebration and baptism. Jake was baptized on the 4th of July by the Zion Church in Gowrie, Iowa… and so was Elayna (32 years later). It was fun to do something and know it carried such traditions in her family.Elayna also wore the baby…
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First days in Iowa
Our first couple days in Iowa were mainly spent hanging out with family. Elayna got to meet her Great Grandma Ruth Elaine right away (at the airport) and then when we went to dinner at Uncle Ted and “Aunt” Jami’s she got to meet Cousin Keenan and “Aunt” Stephanie. Then, on Friday she got to…
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Elayna’s First Flight!
( Everyone bear with us. We are a bit behind on blogging our recent adventures in Iowa… but I will catch up soon… and I have many pictures to share! ) Elayna Grace experienced her first airplane ride on her way to visit lots of family in Iowa. She was naively chipper early in the…