Rebecca was blessed on March 3, my dad's birthday. Lamoni gave her the blessing and in the circle was my dad, Jacob, Jarrett, Ryan, Mel (Lamoni's dad) and Corbin Craig, a good friend. Here's the blessing:
The name we give you is Rebecca Jean Sam. Rebecca, we bless you that your body will develop properly. That your heart and your mind will grow to their normal capacity, but also that they'll grow spiritually. That your heart will be a place for the Spirit to be - to influence you, to guide you. That it will also grow in capacity for love. We bless you with charity and love - the love of Jesus Christ, that you can impart that love with all those around you. We bless you in your mind that it will be quickened to learn and develop good skills and habits that will bless your life. That you will use your mind to grow an understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the understanding of who you are as a daughter of God; as a daughter of the covenant; and as a disciple of Jesus Christ. That your mind will be put towards good things, wholesome things, things of eternity. We bless you that as you grow you will learn and be able to discern between truth and error; good and evil. That it will help and aid you in finding a good person that you can build a good life with in the covenant. We bless you finally, with a mind that is covenant conscious. That is centered on your relationship with your Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, that you will remember what they have done for you and on your behalf and for your family. These things we bless you with in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Rebecca wore my same blessing outfit! I'm so glad my mom saved it.
Benjamin made these amazing fruit pizzas for Easter.
With friends Simon and Juniper at church
Sunday morning Easter egg hunt!
The girls (and a few of the kids) went to an Italian bakery for my mom's birthday.
Lamoni made an amazing passover dinner. I think it'll be a fun tradition every year.
Rebecca loves this little bouncer that Michael and Audrey gave us.
Lamoni is the bishop in our congregation so his Sundays are really busy. He takes advantage of any chance he gets to hold Rebecca.
She's getting knee dimples!
Teaching online holding a sleeping baby is the best!
Liam and his besties.
Grandma Bear came to visit when she was in town with her friends.
It's so nice having Lamoni home on parental leave!
We ended up at Urgent Care with Benjamin, Lamoni and Rebecca all sick! They had strep and the flu.
It was so sad to see Rebecca not feeling well and then get pricked.
Peter made this fruit salad for St Patrick's Day.
It's so sweet to see students (and parents) hold baby Becca.
The boys did a season of flag football.
Chick Fil A playdate after Joy School one day.
One of the boys took these, and I was so surprised to see how calm I looked multitasking with a screaming baby. I'm sure that's not how I felt.
Our homeschool group went on a field trip to a piano restoration facility.
That face!!
The Joy School kids are Rebecca's biggest fans.
Joy School watching popcorn pop without the lid on.
Girls night at Flying Star passing around the baby. She did the biggest spit up I have ever seen soon after these pictures.
Grandma and Bompa visit means donuts!
Lamoni's sister, Deruchette, and her kids drove 12 hours to come for Rebecca's baby blessing.
Luncheon after the blessing
My dad's 65th birthday
Donuts with Grandma and Bampa are a tradition.
Papa snuggles are always enjoyed
We have soooo much fun dressing her up!
More Easter pictures from Lamoni's phone
Audrey and Michael (that's Jarrett in the picture FYI) came for Rebecca's blessing so cousins Eve and Rebecca got to meet each other! They're 2 months apart.
I love her smile!
This sweet lady from church made both of these baby blankets for us.
Side by side of Benjamin and Rebecca.
Side by side of me and Rebecca.
Rebecca in the same blessing dress that I wore! Side by sides of both of us.
Sawmill market with Lamoni's sister and parents.
More of Peter's dress up with Grammy's jewelry.
