While we were in Utah we had the opportunity to bless Madelyn. It was a really special night. We had most of our family there, including some extended family as well as our good friends the Walton's. It was planned with short notice to those who attended so we were surprised at all who could make it. It was intimate and wonderful. I would actually love to do it this way again.
Dave gave a wonderful blessing. I am kicking myself for not writing down key points, but perhaps now we can write some things down. The spirit was there with abundance and Maddie was content. I am so thankful for Dave and his worthiness to hold the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/'http://lds.org/search?lang=>Priesthood.</a> It has been a blessing on our lives on many occasions, especially with our children (and pregnancy). It is truly God's power on earth.
Madelyn Jane
looked so pretty in the same blessing dress Anna wore. She was dolled up with new shoes and pretty bracelet from her grandparents and beautiful bow made by Auntie Holly. Though she scratched her face, she was gorgeous! I love the photos of her skinny legs and arms.
Such a cute little skinny mini. 
The refreshments. I had a fun time creating the sugar cookies. I wanted to make something special for the evening considering I wasn’t hosting something at my house. I felt like this was my way of personalizing it a little for my Maddie. I didn’t have the option of making royal icing, so instead I made my favorite white frosting. (Dyed pink of course). After a little bit of trial an error I ended up doing what you see below. It actually was easier to use a tip for the M’s rather than just a regular knife. And with the tip I chose they turned out a little more elegant and cute.
Many other hands help fill the table. I didn’t get a chance to take a photo of ALL the treats, but is was VERY yummy, and we had LOTS of leftovers. Which were enjoyed the rest of the week.
Here are a few who attended, I wish I would have taken more photos! Perhaps there are some on other cameras? We took a Kinnersley family photo before the blessing so all of us kind of matched.
The kids were off being silly at the end. Thank you Auntie Kjer for snapping these photos! They had such a great time together while we visited. Everyday Anna would ask for them!
Back at home after the blessing we caught a few more photos. Anna Loves her little sis!
My parents were a HUGE help in pulling to all together, in fact we probably wouldn't have been able to do it without them. They go the church reserved, set up chairs, helped make LOTS of desserts (as well as organized who brought what) and cleaned up. Thanks for helping us make it such a special night!
I don’t know why we didn’t take a photo of the just us parents or just Dave and Madelyn. These were the ones I have… perhaps on another camera??? (:
We love you Maddie and are so happy you are in our family! This was a special night!
