Brad's parents came on Thursday to spend a few days with us before the blessing. My parents were able to make a very quick trip, and arrived Saturday night. It meant so much to us to have both sets of grandparents here. They both sacrificed time and money to make it to this special day, and we were so grateful.
Brad gave Leah such a beautiful blessing. There was a special spirit in the chapel as those priesthood holders surrounded my little baby and pronounced blessings upon her. I felt (as I did after Lainy's blessing) very privileged and very humbled to be entrusted with such a special little girl.
I'm grateful for special days like that when it's easier to dwell on eternal things. I'm so grateful for a husband who bears his priesthood righteously. I'm grateful for parents who are such wonderful examples to us. I'm so grateful for two healthy little girls with pretty incredible futures ahead of them. What a blessing it is to be a mother!
So, without further ado (and before I get ridiculously sentimental), here are some pictures to document the day.
Dad, Mom, Lainy, Me, Leah, Brad, Dad H., and Mom H.
All dressed up - and don't we look nice?!
A few facts about Leah's ensemble: The dress was made by the same company that made Lainy's dress. It's very similar to Lainy's, but just different enough to be perfect. Mom Hansen helped me alter it a bit. The headband was provided by Grandma Smith, and is the same one Lainy wore on her blessing day. The shoes were provided by Grandma Hansen. The quilt was made for me by my Grandma Dye when I was blessed 25 years ago. The rest of my siblings were all blessed in it, as well as all of Leah's cousins. (Cool little bit of history, huh?)
The only downfall of the day? Leah's sudden case of baby acne...oh well. She's still beautiful!
Me and my girls (and yes, I realize I should have brushed Lainy's hair before the photo shoot)
Happy Family
Sisters
Happy little baby
6 comments:
What a special day! She is adorable. I especially like the picture of the 3 girls. So sweet!
I am happy to see that you had such a great day! Congrats on such a beautiful little family!
Congratulations! I am glad that both your families could be there. Leah is already growing so much. She is adorable. I love the last picture of her on the post.
What a beautiful day - only wish we were there in body, but we were thinking of and praying for all of you.
You have a beautiful family! Leah is getting cuter and cuter every time you post new pictures! Can't wait to see you guys this summer!!
what a special day! Leah looks so beautiful in those pictures. We wish we could have been there!
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