Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Blessed Baby

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We took this picture about two minutes before the biggest tantrum any of my kids have ever thrown. Epic. And we won't be winning any parenting awards soon for how we dealt with it. I hope that isn't how I remember Bennett's blessing day :) Is there an emoticon to show a weak smile? Something like this-- :? Eh, that looks more like half a mustache.

I hope I remember the sweet words Justin used to bless our son. I want to remember that we made it to church on time without the typical crazy rush in the morning. And the sweet lady who took the time to write the prayer down for me even though we've never actually met. And our friends who were there to support us on the special day. And that Bennett miraculously fit into his blessing outfit, I thought it would just be too big. And, simply, Bennett at six weeks. I never want to forget how he looks and feels right now.


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9 comments:

allyn said...

so sweet. don't you love those special moments that get squeezed in between the crazy emotions of children?
you look awesome in that green chair on the lawn. where did that come from? it is perfect.

Allison and Noah Riley said...

Gorgeous! I loved your list of things that made the day wonderful.

Ashley said...

That chair was a better-than-garage-sale find. I was drooling over it at a garage sale and decided against it. Then the lady just gave it to me when she moved a few months later. Score!

melissa said...

That picture of you with Bennett on the chair is so lovely! Where was it taken? Some manor in the English countryside?

Good for you for focusing on the joys of Bennett's big day. Why are blessing days so stressful? Geez!

Ashley said...

Would you believe that is at Abbey's preschool!? The administrators and researchers work in this unbelievably gorgeous old mansion.

Chantel said...

Your pictures are AMAZING!! Would you want to come and live with us and just be our personal photographer? :) What a sweet little family you have!

Tiff and Trev said...

Like always, you pictures are breathtaking and your words inspired. Your little man is so sweet!! I love the picture of you and him...you look gorgeous!! Since when did your hair get so long?! Sheesh...it's been too long since I've seen you...

Katherine said...

I love the pictures! That is Abbey's preschool?! Gorgeous. And you look gorgeous! And Bennett looks so sweet. And I love the picture of Abbey holding Bennett.

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