Maylee's Baby Blessing

Yesterday we had the sweet opportunity to bless our precious little Maylee Kate in our home, surrounded by family and close friends! The day could not have been more perfect! We were able to take advantage of the fact that we had family in town for the holidays and decided to bless her even though she is still so young (thus one of the reasons why we opted not to do it today in our ward...because she is still too young and fragile to take to church and possibly catch any illness). Luckily we have a very understanding Bishop who supported our desire to perform the blessing in our home.

Paul did an amazing job and the spirit was strongly present. It is amazing to think that just a short time ago she was in the presence of her Father in Heaven and now here she is in our arms! I love her so much and am so grateful for her (even though the sleepless nights that accompany a newborn have now adorned my face with two lovely canker sores...ugh!).

After the blessing we were able to mingle with all in attendance and eat yummy Hawaiin haystacks! Overall the afternoon was just perfect!

Those in attendance including:
- The Ridley's
- The Giddings (minus Josh and Cassie)
- The Larsen's
- Mama and Papa
- The Womacks
- Aunt Tammy and Uncle Buzz
- Lana
- Morri and Family
- The Lamoureux's
- Ryan Alspach
- The Rammell's
- Our home teacher, Matt
- Bishop Smart

Thank you to all for being here and helping make the day that much more special! Also a special thanks to my family who pulled together and helped so much get my house in order for all our company!

Maylee in her dress: (Paul thought that Maylee would just wear the same blessing dress Brooklynn did, but I was diligent in my quest for them to have their own blessing dresses...in the end Maylee did get her own dress even though it drowned her!)

My dear friend Jenna came over the night before to take some pictures of Maylee in her dress. Unfortunatley that is Maylee's most awake time so we had a challenging time trying to get shots that we really liked. The above 3 pictures are the ones Jenna worked on. Thanks :) We will still try another day during Maylee's sleepy time.

Big sister in her new dress too, all ready to share in her sister's special day!

The Ridley's

The Giddings

The Lamoureux's

Lana, Liza, and Uncle Buzz

Morri and Family

Our diligent home teacher, Matt!

The Alspach (props to Ryan for trying so hard to get Brooklynn to be happy while taking so many family pictures...thanks for the help Ry).

Jenna!

Andrew and Baby Quinn Rammell

Gran and Maylee

She was an angel the entire day...slept the whole time...never making a peep, until everyone left and it was time to eat!

Grandma and Grandpa with their 2 grand daughters.

Grandpa and Maylee

Cody, Shayna, Me, Brooke, and Ryan

Blessing your baby 10 days after delivery makes it challenging to find an outfit that is flattering. This was the best I could do. I told Paul I didn't feel skinny but at least I didn't feel fat either. But the pictures where I don't have one of my girls hiding my belly are NOT my favorite, nonetheless they will be posted for memories sake!

The proud grandparents!

My sister, Shayna Paige

My brother, Ryan

Brooke, Uncle Ryan and Maylee

Uncle Cody and Maylee

Aunt Krista and Maylee

Mama and Papa with Maylee, their 6th great- grandchild.

Brooklynn had had enough of pictures almost from the get-go. Paul was trying to get one with her but we were unsuccessful!

Gramps with Maylee