A Blessing Day

On Sunday, July 8th, we blessed Anna Lucia in church.  Members in the circle included Papa D, Grandpa, Uncle Brian, Brother Larson of the bishopric, and Dad did the blessing.  Uncle Pete was invited but unable to attend.  The dress, just like for Mae's, was designed and made by Grandma and it turned out really great...too bad she grew out of it within the next week+.  It was a good experience and outside of being fussy for less than 10 seconds and then kicking me in the gut, Anna was great.  I, of course, lion kinged her at the end.  I thought maybe I'd only Lion King my first born, but it was just so fun the first time that I got caught up in the moment and did it again.  Actually, I planned to do it all along.  It was good to have special guest Aunt Laurie and cousins Rylee, Alleah, and Siena also there (amongst Anna's Cincinnati Aunt, Uncle, and cousins and everyone else that lives here). -T

The dress by Gayle

Starring Anna Lucia Schlensker

Almost a smile?

Ready

Experienced sister giving spotlight sister advice of the moment

Mae practicing reverence

Getting bored  with the excessive picture taking

The circle (minus Brother Larson)

Are you supposed to sleep when you're the star?

The mother's side

The dad's side

Our growing little family (except for Mae, she might be done growing)

Mae's Blessing Day

On December 5th, we were able to bless Mae in our ward. We were fortunate to have so much family to witness the occassion on Mae's special day. -T

Dress - compliments of Grandma G-Money (made 2010)

Blanket - compliments of Grandma Weez (made 1972)
Our beautiful girl on her blessing day

She loves to be happy
I think she's excited for her day
Mae...she usually tries to change up her poses when she knows it's her own personsal photo shoot
The prayer circle

Grandpa, Uncle Ryan, Papa D, Dad, Uncle Brian, 1st Cousin (once removed) Richard

(Not pictured because he was sick, but was invited - Great Great Uncle Pete)

(Not pictured because he was busy tending to the ward's needs - Bishop Krzyminski)
The Schlensker Side
Proud to be Mom and Dad
Mae REALLY looks like Mom here - if you don't believe me so pictures of Lindsey as a baby

This one just makes you smile, doesn't it?

Love my little girl
The Spjut Side

Cousin Maddie with Mae...

and without "teethy smiles," they both still look pretty happy to be there

(Not technically on her blessing day but I wanted to get this picture in)

Mom, Mae, and Grandma - look at our little posing, dramatic diva!

Crooked but cute

Family picture and a great day!