Blessing Day

On January 1, 2012 Brent gave Jack a name and a blessing. We decided to do it then because my sister Heather was still in town from Christmas. Knowing what we know now we are so grateful that we didn't wait. The last sacrament meeting that my Grandpa Duzett attended was Jacks blessing day. I am so grateful that he was there and that he was able to be in the circle. Brent gave Jack a beautiful blessing and it was impossible to hold back the emotion of actually being able to bless him. It is something that we missed doing with our little Aiden.

Our little family...Next time we will try not to take pictures in the shade of a tree.

Me and my sweet baby... It was such a beautiful day we were able to take pictures outside. You would never know it was January.

Brent and Jack

My Parents and Jack. We missed Brent's parents who are on a mission in South Africa but we were able to skype them so that they could see Jack in his blessing outfit.

Sleeping Jack

Some of the men that stood in the circle.

We had two parties because of the size of our families. We had the Giles all over for brunch right after the blessing and my family came later that night for dinner. It seemed to work out really well, although we were scrunched in our little home.

Ponds...Minus Jared, Celyn, Jocelyn, and Tyler

Katy and Jack. Katy is so kind! She rearranged her school and work schedule so she can watch Jack Mon-Thurs mornings for us! Thank you so much Katy! My Aunt Lara is taking him Friday mornings which we are also grateful for! It is nice to be able to leave him in the hands of family.

Sleeping Jack in his blessing outfit