Saturday, November 7, 2009

Ashilene’s Blessing Day

I had originally blogged about Ashilene’s blessing day at the end of my Blessings post, but for some reason Window’s Live Writer erased everything that I posted after the slideshow of pics from Grandma Ardie’s birthday celebration and then wouldn’t let me type anymore after it, so I guess I’ll just do a brand new post to document this special day . . .

Ashilene received her baby blessing from her father, Rojohn, on Sunday August 16, 2009 (which was her 3 month birthday!)  It was a beautiful blessing that brought tears to my eyes.  I also really enjoyed getting to sing one of my favorite hymns “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” with my siblings and our spouses as the special musical number for sacrament meeting that day.  I was deeply touched by all our friends and family members that came out to support us on Ashilene’s special day.

After picture taking at the San Leandro chapel, we had a little luncheon at the Castro Valley chapel.  I am so grateful to everyone who helped out.  I especially appreciated the Romi Selfaison family for all they did to help me with many of the last minute preparations.

Uncle Romi, Auntie Jerrilyn & Ryan Selfaison

One of the highlights at the luncheon was when we happened to have an impromptu photo shoot with the 3 cousins from my family that were all born within 7 1/2 months of each other.  Jonah, Annabelle and Ashilene provided endless entertainment as we all marveled at how dang cute they are!

1 comment:

Moses Family said...

What beautiful pictures!