Tripp's Blessing

We had Tripp blessed this past Sunday and we were lucky enough to have both sets of grandparents there to witness the blessing. They all came on Saturday and we had a little birthday celebration a week early for Elliot at Time Out Pizza (pineapple pizza of course for Elliot) and ice cream cake for dessert (meant to take a picture because it turned out sooo good- there is an excuse to make it again!). Sunday I had the arduous task of getting all three kids up and bathed and looking handsome and beautiful as well as getting myself ready while Justin was at his early church meetings. I will pat myself on the back that I did alright. I tried to get a couple pictures of the kids before church too, but since I was by myself this was a good as it got:

I couldn't stop laughing at this one because of poor Tripp's crossed-eye look:
And here is my handsome little fella:
They sure looked cute in their matching outfits. It will be fun to have the two boys to dress alike.

Justin did a fantastic job on the blessing as usual. I am so grateful that he has the priesthood and that he takes his responsibility very seriously. I try to take notes during the blessing so that I can remember what was said and these were a few of the points mentioned in Tripp's blessing:

• That he would be a healthy boy, grow strong physically and spiritually
• That he has been born into a family that loves and cares for him and to recognize that love and become that type of person
• Be a faithful latter day saint and accept the priesthood
• Become a missionary to serve Heavenly Father
• Go the the temple and be married there, to find a wife and progress eternally
• Think of your brothers and sisters, mother and father
• Be a gentle man
• Be wise and make good decisions
• Use opportunities to better yourself and to better the community
• Be a latter day saint that Heavenly Father would be proud of
• Be faithful as you learn to read and pray and do so frequently and humbly
• Know that you are loved by so many
• Know that your Heavenly Father is with you always

After sacrament meeting, we took a few pictures out in the foyer with our parents.


It was a wonderful end to the weekend and I am so grateful for the gospel, the priesthood, my family, and that beautiful baby that we got to celebrate this weekend.