william's blessing

our families came to san diego last weekend for william's baby blessing (sidenote: we do not have baby baptism in the LDS church but a baby blessing which is a priesthood ordinance where a baby is officially given a name into the records of the church. they are also blessed with wonderful things which might include good health, a strong belief in Jesus Christ, a charitable disposition and other special gifts or talents. this ordinance was set forth by Jesus Christ in the Bible - Mark 10:16 and in the Book of Mormon - 3 Nephi 17:21).

aren't these the sweetest shots you've ever seen? my mom and I tagteamed with our cameras and took a bunch of pictures of william in his blessing outfit (which david also wore when he was blessed as an infant - so special.)

she also took these pictures of me and william while he was sleeping (one of which you've already seen). they are so special to me.

my parents, younger brother and his cute girlfriend came a few days prior and we had a grand time going to Balboa Park, visiting the San Diego temple, riding beach cruisers around coronado island (so, so, so fun) and making a big german meal complete with weisswurst, sauerkraut and different mustards (for my brother's benefit).

I love this picture of william - the little mouse (taken at Balboa Park).