Sophie's Blessing / Valentine's Part 2

It was so special that most of our family came for Sophie's blessing up here in Idaho. Sophie did amazing for all the pictures I took. She was getting a little sick of it by this picture. She's with her Aunt Kenna, Sadie, and Uncle Ben, and Aunt Lizzy is asleep in the background.

Here's Aunt Kim and Uncle Kevin (some of our best friends), Caden, and Ellie. It's funny how much Kevin's been told he looks like the Bachelor Jason. Then recently someone saw their picture and said how much Kim looks like Melissa. What do you think?

I had to post this pic again. We all just can't stop squeezing SophSoph.

Sweetness. I just love this baby.

Nana and Uncle Jared.

Uncle Josh and Aunt Crystal. It was really sad, they missed the blessing by five minutes. At the time I wasn't sure how long they'd be or what to do. Afterwards I realized we should've just asked the Bishop if we could do it after the Sacrament, or even after the meeting in an empty room somewhere in the Church. Hindsight's 20/20, right? I felt so bad, but it was wonderful just to have them there with us. So, if any of you have a blessing/baptism coming in the future, keep this in mind. Except for that, the blessing was beautiful and the day/food/family/friends were perfect. Thanks everyone for being there! I know it took a lot more work and time to get here. We love you all.

I loved how she was just staring at him. (Uncle Josh)

It's amazing that Uncle Mike, and Aunt Christine brought their five kids up, just for the day. It was so great for them to be with us. Of coarse the cousins had fun playing together. Kids from left to right: Megan, Erin, Michael, Brigham (holding Sophie), and Brett.

Erin, Sammi, Michael and Caden (not too sure about it) having a picnic/tea party in the playroom.

Here's sweet and handsome (single) Uncle Richard. I know he would hate me for doing this, but if any of you know someone that might be a good match for him, let me know! He got his degree in Construction Management and is working for a company in Heber, UT in that field. He loves sports and being outdoors, can fix anything. I think he's a great catch.

Grandma and Grandpa Ballard. Some of the sweetest two people I know.

Aunt Tessa and Uncle Jared. More sweetness. They came up the night before and we had pizza and played games, it was fun to just hang out.

Grandpa Harris and Grandma Cindy. So much love.


One of the best things about having Uncles!


The girls with Nana in their Valentine's jammi's she gave them. Sophie even got some, but they're not on her yet here. They got some fun necklaces and sunglasses from her too. So nice.