What a beautiful day it was. Aside from the sickness of the little boys and myself, it was a lovely day. We were able to have some people over and share in the joy of this adorable little spirit. Joseph gave a beautiful blessing which our friend, Nancy Willie was able to write down for us. I'm not sure if we are supposed to or not, but I am going to share with you what he said...he has such an amazing gift for words...
"Our Father in Heaven, by the power of the Melchizedek Priesthood which we hold, we bring Kaleyna Belle Garfield to receive a name and a blessing. The name by which she is to be known is Kaleyna Belle Garfield.
"At this time, Kaleyna, we wish to bless you that you will know you are loved by those around you beyond words. You have angels to watch over you. We bless you to know the love and strength around you.
"As you grow up you will grow in splendor, in glory, and in light. That light will guide you back to your Father in Heaven. We bless you to always be loved by those around you. You will be blessed as you harken to the guidance of your parents and leaders.
"We bless you to be of an inquisitive mind and to know the truth of this great work. We promise you to receive answers to your prayers as you ask. We bless you as you become a young woman, you will save yourself for a worthy young man. You will teach by example to those around you.
"As you find a man to marry in the temple, you will choose a man to honor, love and respect you. We bless you as you become a mother, that you will remember to love.
"More than I, more than we love you, the Savior loves you and will always be there. Make Him your friend. We bless you to always remember these things and with all other things you stand in need of, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen." - by, Joseph Garfield, 7 December 2008, Suwanee Ward
I am so grateful to have this. I know Kaleyna will too someday. Thank you to all who participated...Grandpa Obenchain, Grandpa Garfield, Justin Cooper, Matt Cheek, Mark Clark, President Pett, Jim Adams, John Pruitt, & Bishop VanDyke. You and all your families are such a huge part of our lives. Thank you for being willing to exercise your priesthood on my daughter's behalf. I know my sisters, and father would love to have been there, but I am grateful, that in their absence, we have a wonderful friends to fill there place.
There was a bonnet, but it did not fit her head...it was beautiful too though!
Can you see the amazing detail...it was beyond compare!
And a special thank you to my wonderful sister, Katy, for making the most beautiful dress I've ever seen. You did an amazing job...everyone said so!
My beautiful kids...at their finest! haha
The Garifield's - 2008
Mother and Daughter
The happy parents
To Kaleyna Belle, may she always know how much she is loved!
Some other pics for you to see...it was family picture day:
Brogan saying, "No, No, No!" to tak
My little puff!
The happy Grandparents
The best of Friends
Braden lost a tooth the day before...now, Landon and he are twins...
