Blessed

We had Eliza's Blessing Day last Sunday. It was a nice day without much pomp and circumstance. Tom gave her a beautiful and simple blessing. Unfortunately I had to hear about it from others because Tommy was screaming about the fact that his dad had walked away. I heard part of it anyway. It's interesting what difference a year makes (a year plus really). It seems like just yesterday we were in Virginia blessing Tommy. Then it was a circle comprised of entirely friends and we had a great big luncheon later that day. Eliza had Tom's Uncle Quinn and two members of the Bishopric and later we went to Tom's Grandma's for dinner. (I know that doesn't matter, I just think it's interesting).
She wore the dress that Samantha wore. I also wore it in fact. My great-grandmother on my father's side made it for me. A lot of my cousins and all my sisters wore it as well, but I was the lucky one who got to keep it! Here are some pictures of my darling little baby. I think she's the sweetest, smartest, cutest, most lovable baby ever and I am so, so grateful to have her in my life. I was surprised when I found out I was expecting her but she's been the best little surprise ever! Indeed, we feel very blessed to have her.

To show the length of the dress.

At Grandma's house.

Four Generations (but not all pictured :))