Lara's Blessing

Here's the first of my back blogs:

We had Lara's blessing done on December 7th. She was almost a month old at the time. We wanted to be able to have as many of our family members there as possible, especially my mom since she was unable to come to Jaron's baby blessing. We were originally going to have it on December 14th, but most of Dave's family would not have been able to make it and any later was going on barrowed time that my mom would still be here. We decided to do it on the 7th and it looked like Dave's dad would not be able to make it because he was going to be out of town for work. Fortunately that was the weekend of the Creche Festival, so our ward met at 9am instead of 1pm. Because of that, Dave's father was able to fly back for the weekend to attend but had to leave right after to catch a plan back to Georgia. We were greatful to all who were able to attend.

I made Lara's dress mostly from fabric that was left over from making my wedding dress. My sister in law Stephanie had made the overcoat to my dress and told me afterwards that she would never make a wedding dress again. After making Lara's dress, I now understand. Georgette is not easy to sew! It came out cute though (both dresses!) and I'm greatful to have been able to make something sentimental out of something that was sentimental to me.

It is wonderful to be married to a righteous Priesthood holder who can give our children blessings. Lara and Jaron are so blessed to have a father that they can go to when they need it.

Here are some pictures we wanted to share:

Daddy, Mommy & Lara

Our little family

Those who were in the Prayer Circle

(Dave's dad is on the left, the rest are 4 of his brothers and in the

front is Larry who is a longtime friend of my family)

All who were able to attend sans Dave's sisters and

two of our nieces because they had to leave early

Dave's family minus the above mentioned and his

brother Will and wife Nancy who live in Utah
Us with my mom