Family Reunion Update

Over forty family members gathered at Trapper's Family Restaurant Friday evening marking the kickoff for the Elmquist and extended family reunion.  For some this was a first time meeting, for others the event was a renewing of family relationships.  Many warm hugs and greetings were exchanged before the group sat down for an evening of good eats and recollections of fond memories.  Extended members were introduced and made part of the family at large.

Saturday began with a slow start, but once gathered, the family made the short trip to the Neil Carlson farm (the former Carl August Elmquist farm).  The Carlson's greeted the family as part of their own family complete with refreshments an invitation to tour their home as well as the farm itself (which included several original buildings).

The group next moved on to the David Bratt home and farm (the former Carl Hult farm and later the John William Elmquist farm) where Uncle Earl Elmquist pointed out the location of the original farmhouse long since destroyed by fire, moved, or razed to make room for a more modern home.

Photos of all the above and more will follow soon, but the number of photo to work with is larger than expected so some editing is needed before posting.

Only one more day remains for the first of the kind family reunion, but thus far it can be said without reservation that a good time is being shared by all and particularly Uncle Earl Elmquist!