Emmie's Blessing Day

We blessed Emmeline in church over Labor Day weekend. Almost all of Nate's family was there, and Brianna and Mason came from my side. Kim and her kids were there too. We enjoyed and appreciated having the family in town.

 Kim was kind enough to take some notes during the blessing:

We are so glad you're here in our family.

Blessed with health and strength that your little body will grow and you'll be a healthy girl.

Blessed with strength of spirit, and an understanding heart.

Blessed to come to recognize Heavenly Father's love for you and recognize the things of the spirit. And to turn to Him when you need healing and blessing.

Blessed to be close to your brothers and sisters and that those relationships will be a source of joy.

Blessed to have a close relationship with your mom and dad, that you will learn from them and find joy in your family.

You are surrounded by men who care about you, and you're blessed and admonished to draw strength from them. There are others who care about you in this room, and also good neighbors around you from whom you can draw strength.

Your name is from your Grandma W. You were blessed with the unconditional love, and the strength and testimony that she has.

You were also blessed to take after Grammie, specifically to have the fierce family loyalty and strength of character that she has.

It was a wonderful day, and a beautiful blessing. Nate and I were both teary-eyed off and on. It is such a blessing to be parents together. After sacrament  meeting we had everyone over for a brunch at our house.