Scout's Baptism // 11.29.15

Our precious Scout was baptized this past Sunday, Nov. 29 at Redeemer Lutheran Church (Nixa campus) by Pastor Jeff Sippy. Pastor Sippy also baptized Sawyer at 5 months and married John and me. We were surrounded by lots of friends and family, and Scout's Godparents Katrina Appelquist and Matt Marinec (all the way from DC). Scout did amazing too, didn't cry and was smiling almost the whole time. He wore the same tux that John was baptized in 33 years ago and Sawyer was baptized in 3 years ago.
It was a beautiful day and we feel so blessed to have prayers and support for Scout. We look forward to see him develop his faith as he grows.

Scout's Godparents

wiped out!

Sawyer received a nativity scene from his grandparent's for being such a great helper. 

Sawyer's Baptism in 2012

Holiday in Pictures // Thanksgiving

I am so extremely thankful for my family and my friends, and I try not to wait until Thanksgiving to express that. However, it is such a great time to do so and we feel blessed to not only get the opportunity to get together but also enjoy it! We also get to celebrate with friends through hosting our annual Friendsgiving. Scout's had a wonderful first thanksgiving and was quite the trooper.
Here are the pictures:

FRIENDSGIVING

Sterling, Aleah, and Elliot at the girl's table

Kingston, Sawyer, and Ashton at the boy's table

A little trickier this year to get a group photo

FAMILY THANKSGIVING

asleep before heading to my parents.

Amie's turkey cheese ball

Dad carving the turkey

Sawyer having kiddie "wine"

Grandma and Sawyer

Brian and Amie 

One of Sawyer's favorite traditions

Auntie Rachel

Welcoming Eileen to the family!

Kaiden and Sawyer playing at Papa Sam & Mama June's

Pappa Sam carving the turkey

Scout just couldn't hang 

Aunt Karen