Tuesday, November 22, 2011

A Name and A Blessing for Lily

While we were in Utah last month we blessed Lily. I have hesitated posting this because I thought I had recorded it and would be able to write more sweet things down, however, it has somehow been deleted. I was devastated. I don't know what happened, but it's gone. I hate that feeling. I tried to ignore the fact that it DID happen and I need to move on with it. I also wanted to take better pictures with Lily in her dress because my camera died after the group shot. But, alas, that hasn't happened. So we get iphone pictures mixed in. :)


I am so grateful for the gospel in our lives, and the chance that Lily was to be born into the gospel. I am constantly reminded here in Nebraska about how lucky I was to be born into the church. I am so grateful I can give that to my children. Raise each of them in a home where they are taught right from wrong. Teach them that they can turn to our Heavenly Father for anything.

Lily was blessed in the same blessing dress as I was. Bryson gave her the most wonderful blessing. She was surrounded by most of her uncles (bradley was on tour with ballroom, and matt is on his mission), her grandfathers and even a great grand-dad and a family friend. It was amazing to have many faithful priesthood holders participate in giving Lily her blessing. Lily was blessed by her father with many wonderful blessings. I appreciate everyone who was able to make it on such short notice. I am so grateful that we also had Bryson's grand dad be a part of it. He doesn't make it out of his room a lot, and he came out so he could be a part of her blessing. 

Miss Lily Ann


Her blessing bracelet that I am in love with

The big circle. R to L. Jeremy, Stuart, Grand-dad, Brandon, Brother Bortola (from Gregory's ward), Val, Bryson, Lil, Keith, Brandon (holding Nolen), Gregg, Brayden, Brad, Brett, Bryan.
Rachael, Hannah and Lily

James and Lily

Hannah and Lily

Grand-dad (barely) holding Lily

Our growing family
Amber
Brandon, Amanda, Addi and Bentley

Cutting the cheese cake
Beckett

Lily, Sophie and Beckett



1 comments:

Brad and Amber said...

It's Beckett not Ryker :) Thanks for letting us join you on such a special day.