After being in the lodge all day on Thanksgiving, we decided to take Mason around the Place to show him all of Daniel's special places. We got maybe half-way across the field when Mason had fallen to sleep so we got a lot of good pictures of him at the Place...sleeping. It's ok though, it had been a really eventful day.
It has been our family tradition for the past couple of years to stay the night at the Lodge the night before Thanksgiving and put the turkey in the oven in the morning. This year we woke up extra early so we would have time to make my special Jello-Pretzel-Salad. Mason decided he wanted to help. Its a good thing he is such a good boy. Daniel loves to get crazy pictures of Mason.
I think this is the most AWESOME picture. Terry and Toni with all their grandchildren. From the left: Dillan Howard, Kassidy Howard, Marley Miller, Mason Miller, Kyle Howard. Not only is this a really cool picture but it is incredibly rare to be able to slow down all these kids enough to get a picture...and together non the less!
I only threw this picture in because it was one of the only ones that didn't make me look huge. Say what you want but those baby pounds are going to be bye-bye!
We were able to bless Mason this Sunday in the Miller's ward (Daniel's home ward - St. Anthony 3rd). It was so special to have all our family there. We want to thank you all! I was a little worried because Toni had told us they weren't allowing more than the father and the grandfathers to be in the circle and I really wanted to have Mason's uncles be a part of this. Bishop Eckman was very kind to allow James and Jack to participate also. Just seeing them all up there made my cry. Then Daniel's beautiful blessing (and getting choked up giving it) made me cry even harder. What a special experience that Mason was able to have.
P.S. That flame coming up out of the back of Mason's head is really his hair. I tried really hard to get it to stay down but it just wouldn't cooperate!
I just wanted to thank you all for this beautiful weekend. We felt so blessed to be able to see everyone. This Thanksgiving we want you all to know that we are thankful for you, your kindness and generosity, and the love and prayers that have been said in our behalf. We would not be the family we are without the friends and family that we have.
Love you all!!!
2 comments:
Okay the verdict is out, and Mason totally looks like Dan. I thought he kind of looked like Jennive the last time we saw him. As he is getting older he is looking even more like Dan. He sure is a little cutie! Wish we could have been there for the blessing. What a special day. I'm glad you were able to have so much of your family there for it.
Jennive, you look so cute in that picture with you in the red shirt. Beautiful. :)
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