The Sunday after we got back from Worland, we had Samuel blessed at Church. It was a beautiful summer morning and we had our wonderful family come and support us. I had so much wonderful help getting our home ready for a luncheon.
The day was perfect - except for one thing. I couldn't hear more than just the first sentence or two of the blessing. I'm sure that Jon did a wonderful job, but the microphone was held too far from his mouth (and there was crying babies and coughing adults in the congregation) and I just couldn't hear. I was heartbroken.
This was by last little baby and a baby that I had prayed extra hard for and waited a little longer for.
But, there wasn't and isn't anything that I could do about it, so I have faith that he was blessed with the things that Jon was inspired to say and that I will be able to hear future blessings.
My mom was so sweet to buy Samuel his own blessing outfit. I still had the outfit that Jack was blessed in, but it was so wonderful to get a fresh, new, sweet outfit for him.
His name is Samuel Jay. I have loved the name Samuel for as long as I can remember. When we had Jack, I loved that name too and since it was Jon's dad's name, I knew that our first little boy was Jack. I was thrilled to get another son to name him Samuel. His middle name is Jay, which is my grandpa Sorenson's name and also my dad's middle name. I can't think of two finer men to name Sam after. My dad is as wonderful and good as men come and I love him dearly. I look forward to the day that I will get to meet my grandpa Sorenson.
This Samuel Jay of mine is such a blessing in my life - just as all my children are. He is a strong, valiant spirit and has brought so much joy and happiness to our family. He is a happy, calm, content baby and I just love the moments he stares into my eyes.
I am so grateful for Jon and the honorable, wonderful man that he is! Sam is so lucky to have him as his dad!
Stephen Jay and Samuel Jay
My wonderful parents!
Becky and her kids were in town and I loved having her here.
My sweet sister-in-law Sarah
(My heart is full as I type this today. A couple of days ago, Sarah had a seizure, causing her to fall and hit her head on the concrete. She is in the hospital - recovering slowly, trying to regain her memory. She is in quite a bit of pain. We are all praying so hard for her full and complete recovery and for her husband Bobby and kids Danny & Gracie).
Lindsey made these cute, delicious sugar cookies for our luncheon - she is so talented!
Hailey, Brooklyn & Sophia in coordinating dresses
Remmy was a little less than excited to join in the picture :)
Oh this boy! What a sweetie!
