This year we went to Black River State Forest in Wisconsin. It was a more low key trip than last year but we did manage to get in a hike to Castle Mound.
And tour a local microbrewery. Don't worry we shared.
The rest of the trip was spent hanging with the family, eating yummy campfire food and enjoying time with my buddy.
My favorite thing about infant baptism besides the tradition of it is the naming of God parents. In my family we have two sets of God parents, one on each side of the family. And really can you have too many people looking out for the spiritual well being of your child? So Anders is lucky to have Aunt Naty and Uncle Jared and Anders and Elise share Uncle Jeff and cousin Krista. 
Four generations of Thieles.
Not sure what was going on with my camera that day :( Anders didn't cry during the baptism but when they first put water on his head he had a major startle. I think Naty's face says it all!
It is a big deal in Uncle Ken's family to make homemade cakes to celebrate special events. His baptism cakes turned out so awesome he now has requests for several first birthdays. 
Nineteen of Great Grandma Angie's twenty great grandchildren were there. Only eighteen made the picture, not sure where Everett was.
I know it is not cool to put your little boy in a dress but Anders' baptism gown is almost 90 years old. It was first worn by my grandpa, Great Grandpa Reuben. I also wore it at my baptism so it has sentimental value.
Congratulations Anders and Elise! We love you!
Sometimes I have to take pictures just because he is so cute I can't stand it.
Sometimes I'm pretty sure he grew overnight.
Sometimes something like his first hoodie makes me so proud it is ridiculous.
Sometimes outfits are just picture worthy. 
Brian and Melody came up for baptism and treated us to a Twins game. We traded Anders for Aaron and Zach.
Paying it forward :)
The Anderson family exploded this year and we finally got together for a play date at the Minnesota Zoo. With six babies we didn't see much of the zoo but we had fun.
