Anna's Blessing

Sunday was Anna's baby blessing. And yes, thankfully her name is still Anna Marie Summerhays. (Patrick had been warning me that he may be 'inspired' to change her name to Barthuzala or something- and i told him I might be 'inspired' to whack him if that happened.)

It was wonderful. My parents were able to fly out for the event, which was so, SO special for me! (we had no idea they would be able to make it- thank you my-mom's-piano-student's-mom-who-gives-them-free-standby-tickets!!!

Anna wore the blessing dress my mom made for me. The one my older brothers teased her about because it was so long.

Saturday night Mom, Dad, me, P, and Ev stayed up till 1am watching 1776- (the musical- with Mr. FEENY! Do you people remember him? From Boy Meets World- the principal? Yeah. He plays john adams. He SINGS! and DANCES! MR. FEENY!!!! crazy. and awesome. and no one besides Patrick remembers who Im even talking about...)

Anyways- mom was adding new elastic to the sleeves (24 yr old elastic isn't very elastic-y...)while we were watching the show- and it was pretty neat to imagine her doing the same thing 24 years ago for me. :) (sans the 1776 watching part.)

So many of our family members were able to come out for the event- and we so appreciate the long drive that you all made to be there! Patrick did a fabulous job, (which he rightfully takes no credit for) and it was so special to see all the men in the circle representing all the people who love our baby girl.

*sigh* This little girl is such a sweetheart. She looked so beautiful. I had seriously considered making each of my girls (we hope there are more!) their own blessing dresses- but seeing Anna in hers, and seeing how much it meant to my Mom- I think it was the perfect choice. I DID make her little hairbow....so that counts, right? :)

Molly took some gorgeous pictures which I am super excited to see, and will share those later- but in the meantime:

(uh, these were all actually taken Monday afternoon- we couldn't find our camera Sunday...)

(okay- really need to get a 'nice' picture of the boys with their sister- but i love this one. LOVE that all these are MINE! And it totally makes me look forward to the future and the fun times these little cuties are going to have together. *sigh* Feeling Lucky.)

Thanks SO MUCH for coming mom and dad!! It was so wonderful to have you here! (mom and dad S came too- and it was so wonderful to have them here, too- but I don't have any pics with them...)

It's a looong dress.

Three Generations. Love it.