Today we brought Mia to church, all dressed in white, ready to be blessed and given her official name, Miriam Caroline Ebert. Miriam gracefully wore the same beautiful dress that her three sisters wore. 
Steve did a beautiful job, despite Miriam's howls through the entire blessing! (Bishop Ainge even commented, to the congregation, on her large lunged singing potential.) Steve mentioned Miriam's great grandmothers and blessed her to emulate their strong characteristics of faith, motherhood and grace. He included her siblings in the blessing and the special role that she plays in our family. He also blessed her to be faithful, stay close to the gospel, find a loving companion and have an eternal family. We were so grateful for our friends who participated in the blessing. However, we missed family and friends joining in the circle.
Brandon White*Blake Zenger*Mark Marcantano*Steve*Danny Ainge*Paul Gorman
(and Jess Hatch, not pictured)
For the first time in six baby blessings, we opted out of hosting a huge dinner afterwards and instead attended a barbecue in the backyard of our neighbors. Miriam's big day was simple but sweet. I am so grateful that I am able to have all of my children blessed and named into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
4 comments:
What a great blessing to have Miriam in our lives...we are so sorry to have missed her big day, but it sounds like it was a wonderful event. Mom
Mia looks gorgeous in her blessing dress! I can't believe how much she is changing. Hopefully we can squeeze and love her before is gets too big! Miss you guys...
I'm so glad you're blogging. The blog makes it a bit easier having your family so far away. Miriam looks beautiful and it appears all of you had a very special day. Wish we could have been there. Sending much love!
What a beautiful family! All of you get better looking by the week. We wish we could have attended the blessing, but we look forward to seeing you soon. Love, Mom
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