Arlee's Blessing!

What a sweet feeling little Arlee brings to our family.  There's nothing like seeing your child, that you still remember being a child, and not that long ago, become a parent.  It brings a whole new meaning to having joy in your posterity.  But I'll elaborate more on that in the post on becoming a grandma.

Austin has always given beautiful priesthood blessings.  Seeing him carry his precious little daughter up to worthily use his priesthood and give her a name and a blessing was a sweet experience for me.  Dan, Rich, Jake, Karen's dad Larry, their bishop and a few of Austin's friends were in the circle.It was a wonderful blessing. Arlee laid there without making a peep.  Afterwards we had about 30 people here for a luncheon. 


(sorry Karen, I need a copy of the other picture.  I think you're looking at your mom's camera.)  :)

The beautiful dress was sewn (in a day!) by Great Grandma Bratsman.  She was worried about it being too big, but it wasn't that bad.  Little Arlee is a dainty 8 pounds, but she looked so pretty in it.

It was such a wonderful day.

We are sure going to miss these guys!