Blessing Baby Grace

On Sunday, Arian gave his little daughter her baby blessing.

Among LDS families, this is a special ordinance.

Grace Ginger was blessed at my home, with loving family surrounding her.

Her exquisite blessing gown was crafted by Grandma Kathy (below).

Doesn't Grace look like a little porcelain doll?

Great Grandma Louise (Kathy's mother) simply adores her precious progeny . . .

I love this shot with Grace's mom - below - because she looks like . . .

Hey, it was nothing. I just went and got two hips replaced and then had a baby. Not a big deal, at all!

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Kiddles were swarming the premises after the blessing.

Hauling my dog Chica around on a leash seem to be the rage.

Please notice the fact that Chica was willing participant, with a grin from ear to ear!

My dress-up box was also quite in vogue!

(Notice that Chica is wearing a dog costume.)

Adults and children alike feasted on a buffet dinner with ice cream and sorbets for dessert.