Bells in Texas: Thanksgiving and Henry's baptism

Friday, December 04, 2009

Thanksgiving and Henry's baptism

Posted by Jessica Bell

Henry had a very exciting Thanksgiving. Not only did he get to see all of his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins--he also turned 5 months old that day! We had a 6am flight into Minneapolis on Thanksgiving morning...not sure what we were thinking, but Henry was a GREAT traveler! He did so well on the plane and was giving the flight attendants big smiles :-) After stopping briefly at Grandma and Grandpa Carlson's place, we all drove for 3 hours to Pelican Rapids. We enjoyed a great Thanksgiving dinner prepared by Grandpa Jim--what a fantastic cook! Henry did not get to sample any of the food, but he'll be ready next year. We started him on rice cereal the week before Thanksgiving, and he has been eating very well.

Here are some pictures of Thanksgiving, and Henry at 5 months!

Our little jet-setter on the plane with Daddy

All bundled up at the MSP airport before heading out into the cold

With cousin Joei at the Bells

With Grandma Bell

With Grandpa Bell

Our 5-month old!!

In Daddy's blaze orange hat

With Uncle James

The Sunday after Thanksgiving, Henry was baptised at his Great Grandpa and Grandma Scheelk's church in Robbinsdale, MN. Henry is so blessed to have his Uncle James and Aunt Tina as his Godparents!!

After the baptism, Grandpa and Grandma Carlson hosted a party to celebrate, with all of our family and friends that were in town and able to attend. We were so happy that Henry could meet more of his relatives! We had a great time seeing everyone. Here are a few pictures from his baptism day.

With mommy before heading to church