The North Shore

April 2009
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We spent the past weekend at Larsmont with Nick's family. Nick's parents have a place right on Lake Superior.... such a treat to go there. It was a cold and rainy weekend, so we didn't get outside time... we literally took a 5 minute walk. Nevertheless, it was a wonderful weekend!

An Egg-cellent Easter!

Eli had his second roadtrip to Willmar for Easter! He is so excited for trips to Willmar in the summer when he can play at the Lake! (So is Mama!)

Saturday, Eli and I hung out with my Mom and Sister.... running around town, getting things for dinner that night, etc. Nick got to Willmar that afternoon. My Grandma & Grandpa McLaughlin joined us for dinner...so Eli got some nice one-on-one time with them.

Sunday we went to my Aunt Ruth & Uncle Roger's where Eli got to meet the rest of the crazy Belgiums! This is my mother's family that I spent much time with growing up.... my Aunts are like an extra set of mothers/sisters... They are a very important part of my life. While most of my Aunts have already met Eli a couple times, my cousins had not... so it was a great opportunity for Eli to meet all my younger cousins who are very dear to me. Of course, it was also a treat for my Grandpa to have time with his Great-Grandson as well.

Eli is so blessed to be surrounded by so many family and friends that adore him. It means so much to Nick and I that Eli is loved and adorded so much by so many!

6 Weeks Old - First road trip to Willmar!

We took Eli on his first road trip to Willmar! He was absolutely wonderful in the car!

On Saturday, my mom had a "Sip n' See" for Willmar friends and neighbors to meet Eli. Sunday, we had my Grandma & Grandpa McLaughlin and my Grandpa Donnie over for brunch. Grandpa Donnie got to meet Eli in the hospital, but Grandma & Grandpa Mac had not met him yet (Eli is their third Great Grandchild born this year).

Eli also turned 6 Weeks this weekend. We had him weighed at the clinic on Friday and he weighed in at 11.5 pounds! I can't believe how big he is getting! He is changing everyday and is so much fun!

Smiley Baby!

Taking a break from all the excitement!

Meeting Great Grandpa Mac for the first time!

Snuggling with Great Grandpa Donnie

New Faces... Great Grandpa & Grandma Mac

Today, Eli is recovering from all the excitement!

He had a great time on his first trip to Willmar!

Lucas Michael Sundsmo

Here are some photos of Baby Luke taken by his Auntie Kelly this weekend. Kelly is an amazing photographer!

Baby Luke is too precious for words.

(This is Baby Luke holding his Uncle Nick's finger)