It's taken me so long to actually take pictures of Aaralyn in her beautiful dress! Luckily for me, it fits her perfect still, almost two months after the event, haha!
In the weeks leading up to her blessing day, Jake and I decided to invite only our fathers and grandfathers to stand in the circle for the blessing. Since Ronnie was unable to, Uncle Russel stood in his place. I was glad that he did, I felt bad that there were so many members from my side of the family.
I could tell that Jake was a little bit nervous, he had told me before that he hadn't planned out exactly what he wanted to say because he felt that "blessings are ten percent preparation, ninety percent inspiration." That's a big difference between Jake and I; if I'd been the one giving the blessing I would have agonized over it for weeks trying to decide exactly what to say, haha! But Jake was right, he gave a beautiful blessing. I guess that's why he's the priesthood leader of our family and not me (I'm super grateful that I will never have to hold that responsibility in my life either, haha!).
Because I'm awful at writing in my journal, I don't remember much of what the blessing said. I do remember that he said many times that Aaralyn would have to power to overcome and illness that would come upon her. I remember thinking during the actual blessing that I hope she doesn't get really sick. He also blessed her to have a strong testimony and good connections with her ward family.
After church, both sides of the family gathered at our house/ Mom and Dad Weatherford's house for lunch. We had enchiladas, salad, and ice cream for dessert. It was very delicious!
I am so grateful for my family. They are my world and I would do anything for them. Every time I look at them all I can think is "Wow. Heavenly Father has given me these two special spirits to keep for the rest of eternity!" It's a thought that makes me very, very happy :)
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