On my top 10 list

Today was Norah's baby blessing. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we believe that babies are born without original sin. We believe they are clean and therefore do not need to be baptized as a baby. Instead, they receive a blessing generally from their father's, who hold the priesthood or authority of Christ. The blessing giver receives inspiration from God as to what He wants to say to the baby. I wanted to record the main things that the blessing said:

-Norah is loved
-she will be blessed to be a happy child
-she will be blessed to always feel the love of her earthly and heavenly parents
-she will be blessed to have a keen ability to feel the spirit
-her parents will help her make decisions but she will be blessed with the ability to make good decisions herself
-she will be blessed to understand and realize her potential as a daughter of God
-she will develop a close and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ

It was so beautiful. I also received a blessing very soon after Norah was born which talked about the importance of teaching Norah that she is a daughter of God. It clearly is something that Heavenly Father wants Norah to know clearly.
The spirit was so strong. Brian has a gift to give clear and inspired blessings. I am so grateful for that. Norah looked beautiful. She was dressed in the gorgeous blessing dress that our dear friend Tif sewed for her. Tif- she received so many compliments on her dress. Thank you for all the time and love spent on that dress. It is a treasure.
This day was one to remember, hence my post title: "On my top 10 list." There are some fabulous things that I have experienced in my life. However, the love of my life using the power of God to bless my angel of a daughter is pretty high up there.
My sister and brother-in-law (Liz and Mike) were here this weekend and my brother-in-law was able to participate in the blessing, as was my father-in-law and a few dear friends. It was so meaningful. While Liz and Mike were here, Liz took pictures of Norah. I am blown away by her talent. Norah was a sweetheart and very willing candidate. So without further ado: Miss Norah Jane.

I hope she'll one day forgive me for posting her bum online.

This is the angel I get to look at and kiss all day. Could life get any sweeter? I think not.