Graham's Blessing

On Sunday February 1st we Blessed Graham! It turned out to be to Superbowl Sunday as well but we didn't realize that until we had already set everything in motion! I guess it just shows how much we pay attention to football! We had a busy morning getting all the food prepared and the house all ready! But as soon as we got to church we were able to calm down and enjoy the moment! This is the first time we have had a blessing on a fast Sunday so I was excited to be able to bear my testimony (silly I know!!!) and enjoy the spirit of the meeting! It meant a lot to us to have so many friends and family there to support us! BJ's parents and brothers and sisters came, His Aunt Liz and Uncle Jess, my brother and sister came and lots of friends made the drive to Cedar City to be there! We wish we could have had all of our family there and missed my parents and little sister but we understand why they couldn't make it! And look forward to seeing them soon!

Church went so smoothly! With all the friends and family 11 kids at church but they all shared and played so quietly! Graham even cooperated and sat really quietly while he was being blessed!! He is such a great baby!

The Blessing was very sincere and meaningful! I always write down what is said! I hope its not inappropriate but I want to write it down here so we can make sure to have a record of it! 

BJ Blessed Graham with the help of Chris King, Jess Holm, Ephraim Hanks, Caleb Steele and our Bishopric! The blessing said;

I bless you to: 

Learn and grow in patience, love and understanding.

Seek out the Right and to Look for ways to Serve others.

Be Steadfast and Immovable.

Be Thankful.

Know that WE are Thankful for you, that you are a blessing in our home and to your brothers.

Be patient with your family and to know that you are loved by them.

Graham I do hope that you know all your life how much we love you! How grateful we are that you are a part of our family! I know your calm sweet spirit it so needed in our home and I hope that we can give you as much love and support as we have already felt from you in the short time you have been with us! I am sure great things are coming for you my little Teddy Graham!

Afterwards we went back to our apartment and had lunch! I made 8 different Stromboli pizzas and everyone was kind enough to bring something to share! It was really filling and SUPER yummy!

Cooper enjoyed the Kol-aid! 

BJ's Mom and Dad and Colton all made it. His sister Brisit and her boyfriend Matt and Mindy and here family all came up too!

My Brother Chris came down from Rexburg with his girlfriend Sommer, and Jenise came up from St George!

We had SO many friends come to support us! Megan and Ephraim brought up their 2 boys. Caleb and Steph drove up from Hurricane with Tippy and Gage and Dang and Amber came over before their big Superbowl party! THANKS so much for coming everyone it meant a lot to both of us!

I tried to get a picture of all the kids (we missed AJ, Aubrey and Andy:(  But we did get: Cooper, Shay, Kaly, Gage, Tippy, Graham, Spencer and Noah!

I managed to get a few family pictures after everyone went home! I don't think its possible to get one with everyone looking but I still think they turned out great! 

In the evening BJ had to sleep to get ready for work that night so the boys and I got CREATIVE! We decided to make a fort so we could watch football (for about 10 minutes) and then one of our all time favorites The Backyardigins!! We had lots of snacks but all the boys wanted was Baloney! YUCKY but they love it! 

We got lots of blankets and pillows so we could all cuddle (and of course take a few pictures!!!) It was such a great day! It was one of those days when just being together was like vacation! So much fun and something you will always remember!