Sunday, February 24, 2008

Addison's Blessing Day

We blessed Addison last week in our ward while my parents were still here. Allen's mom and sister also came, along with my cousin and her family and several of our friends. Allen gave her a beautiful blessing and she did great. I'm grateful that we were able to have so many friends and family there and mostly SO grateful to have another beautiful, healthy child join our family. We are truly blessed. Here are a few pictures of the day:

Addison wore the dress that I was blessed in when I was a baby. Makenna also wore the dress for her blessing. I hope someday to have granddaughters who will be blessed in the same dress. It's not as elaborate as some of the dresses that are available today but I love the sentimentality of all of us being blessed in the dress.

We had a nice luncheon at our house afterwards that was wonderful, thanks to my fabulous mom.

(Big thanks to Laurie Jayne for all the pictures!!)

15 comments:

mindy said...

What great family photos. I love that you still have your blessing dress. You look great!

Kristi said...

Love the blessing day! It's just such a great reward after 9 months of pregnancy. I love that your outfits coordinate. And, sentimental blessing dresses are the best.

Looks like it was a day to remember. :)

How is your Mom?

Margo said...

What great pictures. You look awesome. How cool that you have an heirloom to pass down.

lnkmom said...

Beautiful! You all look so happy! I'm glad you had some family there, it's just not the same with out them, is it!?!

Kayla said...

You and Makenna look like a burst of springtime! Sooo good. And little Addie is so sweet and tiny. I remember seeing Makenna in the dress! Love blessing dress heirlooms, I too hope my girls' becomes one someday.

Jan Russell said...

Addison is entirely too precious in your blessing dress - and I love how you and cute Kenna coordinate in polka dots! You look great Monique!

Amy Coons said...

Beautiful pics! There is genuine joy on everyone's faces. Wonderful day!

Margo said...

Is that your Addison on Becky Higgins blog? Oh my gosh, she is just adorable. I am so in love with that picture. Why can't my kids be that little again.

Melissa said...

What great pics! I love blessing days; they are always so special. Your family is so cute. Addison is just a little doll.

andrea said...

holy cow...addison is SO cute! That little yawn..sigh...she is perfect. You look fabulous too I might add. I think I was always trying to fashion some sort of maternity outfit into a somewhat normal looking outfit on blessing days. You guys all look great. I should have had Piper wear my blessing dress...that's a great idea.

MarieC said...

Gorgeous blessing dress! What a great day for your family.

LJ said...

I just always get so excited when people want to use my photos for anything. That last one was one of my favorites...I'm glad you liked it too.

Kristi said...

What a little sweetheart! How awesome that she was able to be blessed in your dress. What a wonderful tradition to pass on.

Nicole Jackson said...

You guys all look so cute especially baby Addie! I love the green that you and Kenna are in! That's so neat to have your girls wear the same dress that you wore. How come I didn't have that with me and my four girls?

Hilary said...

How sweet!! I love the green and white polka dots!! So cute!! Gracie was blessed in my blessing dress... I love that.