We blessed Madeline July 4th. Most of my family was able to come--Mark was recently ordained an elder so was able to stand in the circle. Justin gave a beautiful blessing even though he was nervous doing it in church (we blessed Seth at home because he couldn't go to church for a few months). After church we took pictures. Benjamin was tired and cranky to start with and Seth got there soon afterward (5:30 and no dinner can't really blame them), so it was a little hard to get nice pictures. The results are below. Enjoy!
Here everyone but Benjamin is smiling but it's a great picture anyway! After we got over being frustrated by him not smiling we laughed at how silly he looks!
This was the closest thing we got to a good family photo (we had similar trouble with pictures at Seth's blessing). After this picture Seth asserted his forceful personality and demanded OFF Mommy's lap! :)
Through all the hassle and noise, Madeline is sleeping through it peacefully. It is amazing how much of her brothers' racket and noise she can sleep through. She is an angel baby (and sleeping through the night!!!)
She still did fit into the dress Justin's grandmother made! Here she is on the matching afghan also crocheted by Justin's grandma.
One of Justin's coworkers gave Madeline a cute diaper cover.
Cuddling with Daddy!
Our darling cute baby!!
So sweet!
We love our Madeline!!
Here everyone but Benjamin is smiling but it's a great picture anyway! After we got over being frustrated by him not smiling we laughed at how silly he looks!
This was the closest thing we got to a good family photo (we had similar trouble with pictures at Seth's blessing). After this picture Seth asserted his forceful personality and demanded OFF Mommy's lap! :) 
Through all the hassle and noise, Madeline is sleeping through it peacefully. It is amazing how much of her brothers' racket and noise she can sleep through. She is an angel baby (and sleeping through the night!!!)
She still did fit into the dress Justin's grandmother made! Here she is on the matching afghan also crocheted by Justin's grandma.
One of Justin's coworkers gave Madeline a cute diaper cover.
Cuddling with Daddy!
Our darling cute baby!!
So sweet!
We love our Madeline!!