A little over a week ago marked a special day for the Hufford family.....especially for Jonas and Daddy. Jonas was blessed to be...well blessed by his Daddy at church. Well technically Daddy got to speak the words that Heavenly Father wished to bless Jonas with. It definitely makes me grateful that we are lucky enough that John can hold the priesthood and bless our family with it in many ways.
We had planned quite a bit for Jonas' special day. First up on the list was his outfit. It proved to be a little more difficult for me to figure out. Even though it's not required, I tried to find something in all white for the little guy. However, everything I found was quite expensive and was guaranteed to make him look like a little pioneer baby. Not quite the look I was wanting to go for. So, we went to plan B which of course I fell in love with when I saw it. He got to dress up like a miniature little man in his white button-up collared shirt and kahki pants and a cute little miniature clip-on tie to complete the outfit. He looked adorable and was soooo cute.
Next up was our preparation to get him to his happiest, sleepiest, state so he'd be nice and content while Daddy gave the blessing and the other men gathered around him. Minutes before he was quietly sleeping on Mommy and seemed ready to go. However, Daddy made a last minute decision (that he'd later regret) before he went up to give the blessing. Yep, he wanted to leave the binky with me since Jonas seemed so happy and peaceful. Soooo of course within a minute of his blessing, Jonas started to cry. Not a mad cry but it was still pretty difficult to hear the words being spoken. Of course it was hardest on John since it's hard to be quiet and wait for inspiration when you are holding a crying baby. Regardless, the blessing was beautiful and just what Heavenly Father wanted to give to Jonas. Plus, it's the beginning of many many more blessings so if there was anything left unsaid I'm sure we'll hear it later.
Afterward, both sides of our family were able to gather together at our neighborhood clubhouse and enjoy an informal style lunch of sandwiches and chips and drinks and cake. Thanks to my sister Michelle for singlehandedly taking this task on so I didn't have to fret over the details of it all. Plus of course all those who helped her and offered to help her. We have lovely family if you haven't read my previous post. We were so grateful for all those who were able to come and share in Jonas' big day. He has a LOT of people that love him and love us. Here are a few pics of our special day:
Our little family with Grandma Bell
Our family with Grandma and Grandpa Fields
Our little family
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