"If you are still in the process of raising children, be aware that the tiny fingerprints that show up on almost every newly cleaned surface, the toys scattered about the house, the piles and piles of laundry to be tackled will disappear all too soon and that you will—to your surprise—miss them profoundly." - Pres. Thomas Monson

Friday, September 10, 2010

Ryan is a Blessing

Ryan's blessing day came one day after Derek's baptism on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Sadly I really couldn't hear most of the blessing. Two little girls were talking so loud behind me and then the microphone wasn't up close enough to Dave's mouth. I'm sure it was a great blessing though. :( I did hear that Ryan is blessed with a great sense of humor, that he would be a missionary, and that he is blessed with health and strength. The sense of humor I can already see!

Ryan and Grandpa David and Grandma Judy. (Sadly, I forgot to take a picture of him with my parents.)


My mom crocheted this blanket for our family when Derek was a baby.

Eight weeks old

Candid. Not posed..we aren't THAT sappy around here. :)

McKenna and her cousin, M'li.

The audience. Watching what? You might ask...

....the Kubb game that lasted almost 3 hours!

I love the men in their Sunday get-up.

Derek and his cousin, Cameron.

Dave's dad and brother, Jason, doing what they always do. Nice sippy cup, Jason.

McKenna and cousins, Campbell, M'li, , Emery, and Kari.

6 comments:

Heidi said...

He is such a cute happy baby. I love the pictures you captured of him with his big smiles. I can't seem to be able to get my baby to smile and capture a photo before the smile disappears:)

dave brock said...

What a fun weekend! Thanks to all who came to be there. Awesome post Natalie!!!

Gary said...

It really was a memorable weekend. You were great hosts. Those kind of weekends are what life's all about. What a darling little family.

Love, Mom

Christa said...

I feel so updated on your life all of a sudden!!! CUTE CUTE CUTE pictures!!! Your little guy is adorable! I love his smile!! Congratulations to Derek! It looks like you're all back into life already, I'm so happy for ya! But of course you would be :) you're Natalie! Anyway, I love that you updated your blog :) I'm smiling :)

Scott and Traci said...

My sister just played this Kubb game in Norway that they learned from their Swedish neighbors :). It was a wonderful weekend and your family is beautiful :) You got some great pictures of baby Ryan.

Laurel C. said...

Baby Ryan must be kicking your bum... 2 months since a blog entry? I'm dying over here! C'mon! Post just one little picture of Ryan, please? I'm sure I wouldn't recognize the guy.