Ingrid's Baptism

  A few weeks ago we celebrated Ingrid's baptism with our families.  As we started to prepare for the baptism, we pulled out my baptismal gown from the box of my baby clothes.  We had no idea there was a history behind it until my grandma arrived.  When my grandma looked at the dress she said that her mom (my great-grandma) or her grandma (my great-great grandma) made the dress!  We started digging, and found that for sure my mom had worn it and possibly my grandma. 

 

Myrtle and Cheryl (December 1947)

 

Cheryl and Kristy (June 1979)

 

Kristy and Ingrid (November 2010)

Of course we incorporated her Scandinavian heritage...

 

The baptism was at House of Mercy church.

 

Here Ingrid is with her Godparents (and Godsisters?), Eric and Jessica.  We know they will be great role models for her!

Ingrid Visits Santa

 

 All she asked for from Santa was her two front teeth

Lefse with Great Grandma Carlson

Ingrid got her first lefse making lesson when Great Grandma Carlson was here for a visit. 

First the equipment was set up.

Then Great Grandma had about 5 cups of black coffee and a few cookies for energy.

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After that we mixed our ingredients.  Brian had already boiled and riced the potatoes.

Roll out your lefse.

 

Put it on the griddle.

 

 Brian is getting ready to flip the lefse with the special lefse stick.

Did you catch everything so far, Ingrid?

Just enough brown spots.

Fold up the lefse.

The bosses.  

This one looked like Africa.  African lefse?  I'll take it!

Thank you for teaching me Great Grandma!!! Love, Ingrid.