Our sweet little girl, Ella, was blessed at my parent's ward in Santaquin, Utah on June 21, 2015 which also was Father's Day this year. We had not been able to bless her sooner because my family had been in Europe on vacation and actually left the day she was born. So this was the first time they had been able to see Ella and she was already almost two months old!
Just as with Boston, we had to get special permission to bless her on a Sunday other than fast Sunday, but even more so this time, as we were doing in in another ward. I was a little hesitant to do it in a different ward than are own, but it worked out much better for our families to have us do it down in Utah. Many more family members were able to come, and we were very grateful to be able to spend Ella's special day with so much family surrounding us and offering their support.
I was so excited to finally be able to put Ella's blessing dress on her! I had ordered it four months before she was born because I had found the one I wanted! I love lace, and this dress was just covered in it! And I admit I would just pull it out and admire it because it was so beautiful and I couldn't wait until my little baby girl would be in it. I did have to make a few alterations for it to be able to better fit her, but it was simple enough and only took about an hour to get it the way I wanted it.
The morning of her blessing I had made sure I had time to get myself ready, as well as Boston, and of course Ella. I had to time it right to feed her so she would be satisfied and happy. I didn't want her to cry during her blessing; Boston was good right before he was blessed but cried during every word. Luckily, Ella was good as we waited for the meeting to start and even while she was being blessed! She did so good and did not cry at all while Blake gave her a beautiful blessing. And of course, I cried. Becoming a mother has definitely made kicked up my emotions a few levels and usually that results in tears. But this time it was happy tears, and the overwhelming knowledge that we are a forever family and I will be able to spend eternity with my wonderful husband and amazing kids! The blessing couldn't have turned out better, Ella did absolutely wonderful, as did Blake when he blessed her and I was so happy to be able to spend the entire day with our family.
As we listened to the rest of the meeting Ella fell asleep in my arms! She was so peaceful and precious, I couldn't stop looking at her. I felt so full of gratitude for the life I am living and wouldn't change it for anything.
After the meeting we had a luncheon at my parents' home, where both mine and Blake's family were able to have a nice time visiting and enjoying some delicious food. I was able to get a picture with me, my mom, grandma, and Ella for a four generations picture. I wish we were able to get more pictures, but it was a very hot day and it was pretty chaotic with so many people waiting for food, that I just decided to forego it, thinking that we got enough pictures - but every time I regret it. I do think I am getting better at not letting the opportunities slip away, but you can never have too many pictures! So grateful for family and all they do and that families are forever!!
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