Blessing Day

On September 26th, Callaway was given a name and a blessing by her amazing Daddy. We were so grateful to be able to have her blessed in my home ward of Thomas 3rd ward. When we (finally) got to the chapel, I was in awe at how many family and friends came to support us in this *extra* special day. Everyone there Michael and I love so much and were so grateful they came to be there for us!!! I even had some of my grad school family there!!! It meant the WORLD to us!

Michael gave her a beautiful blessing!!! (I, of course, cried)

Afterwards, we had one AMAZING party!!! My dad never ceases to amaze me...he loves parties and loves making people feel welcome and loved!! He does that through food and hospitality!!! Yep, over 110 people showed up to eat all the delicious food! My best friend Katy, from high school, made an incredible observation. I had called her a few weeks earlier...crying...asking her some mommy questions and telling her my 'woes' about how I wished I were closer to family to help me with, the sometimes overwhelming responsibility of being a mommy. And asked Katy to answer simple mom questions. She's a pro and I'm a rookie! Well, when she arrived, we hugged and she had tears in her eyes. She said she started to cry when she saw all the cars. She hugged me again and said it was just a testament to how many people ARE really there for us and are supporting us from a distance! It was a beautiful way of making me feel even that much more loved.