Blessed little baby

As if having a baby and being sealed weren't enough excitement, we also got to bless our little baby the next day!!!  James' parents had planned to come for Labor Day weekend to be at her blessing, so even though she was born later than we thought, we went ahead with plans.  Only 2 weeks old, she was so tiny and sweet!  The blessing was beautiful, she was wide awake and perfectly content, and we felt so much love and support from family and friends.  She wore my blessing dress for the temple sealing...

so she wore another pretty dress I bought before I knew my mom still had my blessing dress for the blessing...

Isn't she a little angel???  I just love that little girl so much.  I told James I only had one request for the blessing, if I could request something... that he tell her how much we love her.  I realized during the blessing that I needn't have said anything because he expressed so much love to her throughout.  He told her that she is a blessing in our lives, that we love her and blessed her that she would always know that love.  He also blessed her that she would know the support of her family throughout her life, and that she would know peace and happiness in her life.  He also blessed her that she would recognize blessings from the Lord and would have gratitude for Heavenly Father.  I know that God was pleased with James as Lilah's loving father and that Lilah is so loved, by us and by her Father in Heaven. 

Afterwards, more pictures and love all around...

Mom and Scotty joined us for the blessing and brought delicious rolls and lemon cheesecake for dinner afterwards.  Thank you!

And thank you to Dad and Jeannette for making the drive up to celebrate the blessing with us.  Lilah has so much love!!!

And really, who wouldn't love this little one???