Blessings....

Yesterday was Emrie's blessing day. What a beautiful day it turned out to be. Cody always gets a little nervous when doing blessings. He did a wonderful job. It really was a beautiful blessing. Among other things she was blessed that she would have a thirst for knowledge especially when it comes to the gospel. Also, to always go to the Lord with questions or problems and that he would be there to answer. I thought that was lovely, for what more can we ask than that our children want to learn and know the truth. We can teach them all we want, but it's so important that they want to know and gain their own testimony. I pray she does.

We are so blessed with family and friends. My brothers and cousins came from as far as Queen Creek for our lovely 8am sacrament meeting. With all of their children. It is great to have so much family support. My children are blessed with grandparents and so many aunts and uncles to love them and help us teach them as they grow up. My sister loves Emrie to death, and would steal her if I'd let her. It's sweet to see someone else love your kids as much as you do. I love that my kids always have cousins around to play with. I had that growing up, and to this day some of my cousins are my very best friends. Aren't families wonderful?

This dress was big enough to swallow her whole!

Our lovely little family. Liam refused to let us tuck in his shirt or comb his hair before church. And this was not a day we could afford to be late, so thats how he went! Avery spent the night with Cody's parents and came to church in a dress I've never seen before! Thanks gammy Jane.

We had a nice brunch at Cody's parents after the blessing. The weather was nice and warm, it really was a beautiful day. It was so generous of Cody's mom and dad to host the brunch for us, my family is quite a crowd when we are all together. The kids had a great time in the back yard. This is my mom, Cody's mom and dad, and my sister in law Amy.

Em and her daddy before church. I'm so blessed to have a husband who truly loves being a father. I'm grateful for his priesthood and that we have it in our home to bless our family and children. I have no doubt that as my kids grow up, they will know how much their dad loves them.

My two best friends Angie and Kierra from Mesa. I've known these girls for almost twenty years! Man, we're getting old. We've been hanging out since Junior High. They snuck away from their kids(angie has 8 of them!) to come hang out for the day. We've been through alot together, I love these girls!!

Cody perfecting the art of waffles, I think we had 5 waffle makers going. Everyone brought yummy syrups...it was delicious!

Emrie was passed around and kissed on by lots of people, this is my sister in law Ruth. It was a wonderful day with family and friends. Thank you to everyone who came, and helped celebrate our sweet girl with us!

P.S. I love my ward right now. This is the first time I feel like I truly have good friends in a ward. We all look out for each other and help eachother out. I have so many people I can call for anything. My sweet friend just came and picked up Liam so I could take a nap with Emrie and maybe, just mabye get my Christmas Tree down!!

THANK YOU!!!