Baby Blessing

Yes this wonderful event took place 6 months ago, yes my baby is almost 9 months old now, and yes I am now just blogging about it.

It was an incredible day that started with Aliyah sleeping 7 hours straight! We almost weren't ready on time because we had forgotten that it was daylight savings, but the preparations from the dress to the food and most importantly spiritually came together. It was wonderful to have our family together to help celebrate Aliyah.

My mom and I teamed up on the dress...and by teamed up I mean she made it all and I added the flower embellishments




Us with Dave's parents


with my parents


The men who were a part of blessing Aliyah...how we love each of them!


It was an incredible day.


(slowly but surely)

Lots to update...

But am not going to do it right now. Here's just a bit of Aliyah...

 

At 6 months old (yesterday!)here are Aliyah's stats:
weight 16 lbs. 4 oz.
Length 26 1/4 inches long
Face chubby

She's the best.

I couldn't help myself...

I started looking at some more of our pictures and just have to do a post all about Aliyah...she's the cutest baby in the world!

Her many faces: (a bit blurry...she doesn't hold still for very long)





She loves playing with her hands (and mine! Love it!)


And bath time is always a joy!



And with her cousin who is just 4 months older.


We are totally in love with this baby!!!

Randomness

A little catch-up...

Like so many others this year...we thoroughly enjoyed BYU basketball (we were a bit superstitious about Aliyah's outfit--every game she wore this particular outfit, BYU won...coincidence?)


Dave and I are really bad at taking pictures of us, so you take what you can get.
One of my favorite pastimes:


And a close up of Aliyah in case you missed those cheeks! (Sometimes I forget how big they are until other people comment on them--they seriously are the BEST!)


And lastly a bit of a change. From this:


to this:


I cut off about 14" to donate to Locks of Love. I don't miss my long hair at all--it doesn't get in the way anymore!!

So a general update of some random things...I have a few specific posts coming up...once I get around to it!

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Well, today is mine and Dave's THIRD ANNIVERSARY. It has honestly been the best 3 years of my life. I can't imagine my life without Dave. If there was a perfect man in this world it would be him; he motivates me to be better in my actions, words, and faith. He is so tender hearted and cares for others more than himself. I look forward to the next...eternity together!!!

This is a test...

Does blogging really work from my phone?

Updates...

Because I've been chastised for not putting up more recent pictures....

Here are pictures from the last 7 weeks:

Aliyah and 2 of her boyfriends…(who are 3 1/2 months older)


And the moms


Daddy's little girl...seriously she has got him wrapped around her finger already!


She loves looking in the mirror. We love those cheeks!!!






She loves the boppy!


And I love a happy sleeping baby


The first documented smile!!! She's been doing it for a week or so now, but we were able to catch her smiling at grandma on camera. Her smiles are the best.