Baby Blessing

Here is Nora's big day. Since our lives seem to revolve entirely around her, we decided to have a party on her behalf so that everyone else's lives could revolve around her as well. At least for one day. She really does need more attention. Being adored by 3 individuals is simply not enough.

The blessing was beautiful as was the baby and the daddy who gave the wonderful blessing. And yes, I did as is custom bear my testimony afterward. I know, cliche, but in the end I decided that it is not just a tradition, but serves (at least for me) as much needed incentive for me to actually do it. Unlike most people, I am afraid of public speaking. I don't like doing it. My heart gets racing fast enough to serve as my cardiovascular workout, my hands seem to move independent from my body in awkward sometimes manic gestures, and I have not learned the art to crying gracefully (I can't eat spaghetti with any dignity either - impossible). So, needless to say, I don't do it often enough, and if it takes having a baby to get me on the stand then so be it! I realize that eventually I will have to come up with another reason, but I am grateful for the extra help the baby blessing expectation provides.

Also, thank you to my family who pitched in to provide a delicious luncheon. I love you all.

Now for pictures.

The End (vigor - ha)