Lucy's Baby Blessing (July 26th)

It took a while but we finally did it. We mostly postponed so long because we were waiting for family to get into town. Lucy wore a hand-sewn kimono that my mother made for her when she was out here from Japan. It's more beautiful on the hanger than it was on Lucy as she kept getting tangled up in the long sleeves. But Brandon gave a beautiful blessing to Lucy, which we recorded for her to have when she is older. The thing I remember best is his blessing for her to find joy in her life - a good reminder for mom too.

A lot of the people we care about were there to share in the occasion:
Emily and Jared made the short trek from Pleasant Grove. Although Emily is expecting, she had no desire to use Lucy's kimono for her own baby blessing (although we don't know if it is a girl or boy yet anyway).

Me, Lucy, and Brandon's mom, Susan - or Grammie Sue as she prefers to be called by her grandkids. Lucy is number 5 for her.


Family picture time...

...and lots of kisses from mom. Mostly because I was so thankful that we had survived our trips to Mass, Lake Powell, and Cokeville.

And the main event - Lucy - always happy and thoughtful (like her father).

The group picture we took didn't turn out too well so I don't want to post it but other people there were Brandon's dad, brothers, Damian, Ethan, and Adrian as well as his wife Natalie, and son Taylor. Susan's parents, Grandma and Grandpa Thompson made the trip up from St. George and Aunt Cynthia, Uncle Eric, cousin James and his wife, Stacy and their two little ones also made it up from Springville.

Thanks to everyone who made it (hope I'm not forgetting anyone). This was the last big event of our very busy July.