Baby blessing

Evalynn was blessed on Sunday March 13th at my parents house. Jason's parents were able to come down for the blessing and we all had so much fun. It's always great to get together with family.

We went to Tucanos on our first night in Utah. Here is Janna helping Evie "rock climb"


Tan & Evie just hanging out on the couch.



Jason's dad, Jason's mom, Evie, & Jason right after the blessing.


Evie, me, & Jason right before the blessing.


My mom, Evie, me, & my dad right after the blessing.


The blessing was so special, very beautiful. It was really incredible, and I feel so blessed to have the family that I do.

Evie in her blessing dress. The sweater & booties (not pictured) were made by a sister who was in one of the wards my dad served in on his mission. Last summer my family was able to go to Ireland to visit his mission and they stayed with this family, while they were there the sister made this tiny sweater and the booties for our baby. It was so nice of her, we have yet to meet her in person, but I'm so grateful for her and these beautiful items!



Right before going to the temple we visited my grandma, aunt Amy & a couple of cousins.


My grandma Eva & Evie. Evie is wearing mittens that were made by my aunt Rosemary! (she also made a hat, which is just as adorable) They're gorgeous, and I love them!



We went to the SLC temple on Tuesday evening. We planned on doing a session, but ended up doing some sealings. It was the first time we had been back to the SLC temple since our wedding! It was great, and thank you to our babysitters, who sat in the waiting room and walked around temple square while we were in the temple.



Another picture right before going to the temple.





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Baby's first flight

I am writing this in the air, it is Evalynn's first flight! We got to the airport checked in and went through security very quickly, I guess that's what you get for flying out at 7:10 am. We got to our gate about 10 minutes before boarding, got the carseat gate checked and waited to board the plane. We decided it would be easiest ton wait until after everyone had boarded so we wouldn't have to climb over people. The man checking our tickets told us there were plenty of seats and we could just take the carseat onboard with us. We got on the plane and I let the flight attendant know it was evie's first flight, that I knew we should have her suck on a pacifier or bottle during takeoff to help with the ears popping, and if there was anything else we should do. She told us the same thing and that her carseat needed to go next to a window. She then called to the back of the plane to see if there was an empty row in the back for all of us to sit in. The gentleman in the first row offered us the entire front row of the plane, so we started to get settled in, after thanking him of course. The flight attendant from the back came up and kindly informed us that FAA regulations prohibit infant carriers in the front row, so we prepared to go to the back. Two women in row four gave up their seats so we didn't have to climb all the way to the back. We thanked them and got buckled in. Take off was great, we put the pacifier in her mouth and she was completely fine. Fell asleep quickly and has been sleeping since. After the beverage and peanuts were cleaned up, the first flight attendant came over with this card for Evie's scrapbook. She also brought over some wings to put in her scrapbook.




I'm finishing this post back at home. Our flight home was also great, she just slept through the whole thing. We loved our trip to Utah and I will make a post all about that trip later.