Arianna Baby Blessing

Arianna's baby blessing weekend was Labor Day weekend. (So all subsequent pictures are already a month old - sorry.) It was filled with so much fun, family, friends and food. Grandma and Grandpa Anderson came down from UT and stayed with us Saturday night. This was when they were finally able to meet Arianna. Grandpa A wasn't feeling so well, so we felt extremely blessed to have them with us.

The night before - enjoying time in the Bumbo

The morning of was a big rush. We had the kids pick out what they were wearing the night before, but Josh was still gone and it was a blur. Luckily Grandpa and Grandma were there - especially when Brendon got a little bored and hungry. I was doing one last feeding before we headed out the door. Then the knock came at the door. Mom A let me know Brendon had just gotten into the chocolate pudding and it got all over him. She quickly cleaned him up while I finished with Arianna.

Grandma A also snapped a few pics of the older kids before I came down to head out.
Thanks Mom A these were wonderful!!!

I wanted to get an updated family picture. Before church was impossible with Josh gone to his Bishopric meetings. I was trying to get everyone gathered up right after church but my family was running in different directions and everyone that was with us was waiting on us to head back to our house for the brunch. So once we returned home this was the best we could do on short notice. I am not sure what was with my kids - What is that on your faces, certainly not smiles. And I didn't have her headband and flower on.
{SIGH}
Oh, well. Moment captured!!
(I am not sure if I snagged this one from my Mom-In-Law or my Dad - either way - THANK YOU to whomever took this one!)

This, unfortunately, was the best picture we got of her in her dress.

Getting out of the dress was a little bit more tricky with a very tired and hungry girl!!!She was so tuckered out that she fell asleep while sitting in her Bumbo. It was the funniest thing to see her like this. Thanks Daddy for getting this picture captured.

We were extremely blessed to have so many family and friends join us for this great occasion. For our brunch I served breakfast themed food. We had an egg and bacon quiche, stuffed french toast, bagels and cream cheese, fruit, muffins, a wonderful overnight crock pot oatmeal, juices and chocolate milk. It was a huge hit. To all who our family and friends - thank you for coming. We love you all and are grateful for your love and support!!