Pieper's Blessing Day

Along with Parker getting baptized on the 2nd, we decided to bless Pieper that day as well. We figured with having family and friends there for the baptism, we might as well have the blessing that day as well so all those people could be there and not have to travel two days in a row. So we celebrated to great kids in the same day. Parker was more than willing to share his special day with his new little sister. After the baptism and confirmation of Parker, Matt gave Pieper a wonderful blessing. She looked so beautiful in her white dress that Grandma Yancey made for her. She also had a beautiful blanket that she used that day crocheted by her Great Grandma Williams. After the blessing and baptism we went to our ward building and had a luncheon, a hot dog bar. We had hot dogs with all the fixings, relish tray, finger jello, grapes, apples, oranges, chips, and pumpkin cake. It was perfect for a kids luncheon and went so well. I am lucky to have such great family and friends that all pitched in to help bring food, set up, prepare, and clean up afterwards. It really was such a great day to visit and be with the people we love most.

 

Paxten's Blessing

We blessed Paxten on Sunday, March 27, and it was a wonderful day. He was blessed by his father. Matt gave him such a wonderful blessing. So now he is official I guess. Matt and were able to do a lot of the preparation for the dinner the night before. So the day of the blessing wasn't too chaotic. Thank goodness for 11 o'clock church. That worked out so well for us. My mom made the cutest little blessing outfit for Paxten (she has made each of the kids an outfit) and my Grandma Sharon made a crochet blanket for him too. (Each of the kids has one of these as well, I am all about sentimental items!) Paxten looked so adorable in his little white outfit. I took about 50 pictures of him!

We had a nice lunch after the blessing at our house. We served BBQ chicken sandwiches, salads, chips and dessert. It was soooo good. And thanks to a great family everyone pitched in and helped bring something.

(this next part is for me to remember those that attended)
Those people that were able to come and support us were: Grandpa and Grandma Yancey, Aunt Charyn, Grandpa and Grandma Williams, Grandpa and Grandma Christiansen, Kitty and Lexi Baron, Kaylynne and Bridger Baldwin; Kendall, Stephanie, Keegen, Kade, Klay, Kwynn, and Kooper Keller. Josh, Lydia, Austin & Makayla Christiansen. Grandma Linda Christiansen. Josh, Anne, Breeanne, Aimee, & Hadlee Hubbard. Melissa & Sophia Pariona. Matt, Melanie, Hayley, Hayden, Hansen, & Hastin Reid. Thanks so much to all those that came and made the day even more special.