Charlie’s Blessing Day

July 5, 2009

We had planned on blessing Charlie on the 5th of July so that Grandma and Grandpa Anderson could be there before they left on their mission.  I wasn’t really up for going to church, so the Bishop suggested that we bless Charlie at home.  My parents were so nice and volunteered to do it at their house and our family cooked all the food.  It was so much work and we really appreciate it.  It was really special for us to have so much family there.  Charlie was an angel and looked so handsome in his little tux.  I was going to use the one we blessed Henry in, but it was too big, so I found another one.  I was so excited.  Jon did a great job and gave him a really nice blessing full of great promises.  I know Charlie is going to be a pretty spectacular person-after such a spectacular entry into this world we wouldn’t expect anything less.  We love you Charlie.

Jon making a little speech before the blessing begins.

Emma looking out the window waiting for everyone to arrive

Brittney, Tina, and Kenton discussing how cute Charlie is.

Proud Grandpa-as a side note, Jon’s Dad was fasting the whole day so that he could give us Father’s Blessings that night before they left on their mission.  It was a really neat experience for us and we appreciated the sacrifice.

Emma and I just hanging out.

Henry and Emma have the same mouths. I wonder about Charlie-you can’t see his mouth.

We didn’t get a very good family picture, but at least we got one!

Tina’s a great aunt!

The boys of the family

The girls are out numbered in the family.

I love my baby Charlie.  Doesn’t he look so handsome?

The kid table.  It was such a nice day I loved eating outside.

Cute cousin Ellie

Handsome Henry.  I think he looks so good in a suit.

He had the magic touch.

JaNae taking a turn.  Also a great Aunt!

Grandma helping Emma eat her ice cream. 

Both sets of Grandparents.  We are so lucky.

My parents

Jon’s parents

We are going to talk Jon’s parents into moving to Logan after the mission.  These guys are all going to become really close friends, I can feel it.

Charlie with some of his cousins on the Parrish side.  Taggart is only 3 days old here.  Tagg is on the left, then Charlie, then Jonathan.  They all have 2 1/2 months between them-crazy how fast they can grow.

Charlie took a little cat nap

Finally in comfortable clothes.

Charlie and Taggart

Emma loves a good four wheeler ride with Grandpa

Taggart was born while I was in the hospital with my blood clots.  I was able to go and visit my sister Michelle after much persuasion and some evil looks from the nurses.  It was weird to both be there in hospital gowns-me in a wheel chair, her in a hospital bed-it was really good for me.  I made this hat for Tagg while I was there.

Jon and Charlie enjoying a nice summer day

Happy Blessing Day Charlie, we love you.  Thanks everyone who came and joined us for the special day.  It meant a lot to have so many.  We love having our family live so close. We love you.