Blessing Marsi

In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints babies are not baptized.  Baptism is a choice that can be made by the child starting at 8 years old.  But, as a baby, the name of the baby is placed on the records of the church and given a priesthood blessing.  Marsi was able to have this done last Sunday.  It was absolutely wonderful for our family.  I had my Dad, brother, and sister in law there.  Endrit's parents were there.  My Dad's uncle, his wife and one of their daughters were there.  Also our adopted family was there as well.  Rick, Janet and 2 of their kids, spouses and children.  Also, one of my teacher friends and her daughter that I taught last year in school was there.  It was so much fun!  We absolutely loved it.

We didn't get any pictures with the Evans or Endrit's parents.  It was busy and my Mom wasn't there to ensure that it happened.  But, we did get pictures of my family together.

Marsi did wonderful during the blessing.  She was beautiful wearing the same dress I wore when I was blessed as a baby.  She didn't cry at all during the blessing.  She is a very happy baby...until we want pictures with daddy.

Endrit sure does love his little girl!  I am absolutely the luckiest mom in the world to have these 2 people in my life.  

My mom made this dress for me 26 years ago.

Very beautiful dress.

Uncle Fred (Warren, Phillip, Smith...whatever you know him as.)

It was an absolutely wonderful day.  Thank you to everyone that was able to make it.  Thank you to those that wanted to make it but were sick and stayed away as well.  You were missed.  

Here is a bonus picture from yesterday.  I need a good caption for it!