Sunday, May 09, 2010

Amaya's Blessing

 

Over the weekend we had family in town for Amaya's blessing. Nona, Nona Great, Grandma, Grandpa and Robbie were here. We had a full house! It was so fun to play together and to share Amaya's special day together (which happened to be Mother's Day and our 7th anniversary too)! Here are some pictures of the weekend.
Poor Jill was sick so she had to wear a mask when she held Amaya.
Jay was thrilled to have his grandparents here!
Here we are at Saguaro National Park.
Eating yummy Mexican food.
Amaya certainly didn't miss out on being held all weekend :)
 Here she is in her favorite position on my lap - surrounded by her Nonas!
Kisses from big brother. He's always wanting to give her loves and kisses!
Mike and Rob made us German Pancakes for breakfast on Mother's Day.
And finally the big event! Amaya's blessing. Mike, Rob, and 3 of our ward friends stood in the circle (Blayne Caffrey, Brian Cherry and Dan Reimann). Mike gave a beautiful blessing to our baby girl. It was wonderful to share the experience with friends and family. Jill made Amaya the beautiful blessing dress. Isn't it amazing? It fit her perfectly and Jill made it without measuring Amaya once! She looked like a little princess on her blessing day.
4 Generations of Erickson women :)
Nona made Amaya this beautiful blanket. She knit the entire thing herself. Isn't it amazing? I have such talented mothers!
What a beauty!

8 comments:

Julie said...

It's hard sometimes to know whether you're biased or whether your baby is really a pretty baby. I'm telling you--Amaya is beautiful! Wow, she just is so pretty! I especially love the very first picture! Glad the blessing went well! I hope it goes well with you guys moving to Chile!

María Pérez Sánchez said...

Qué buen tiempo juntos toda la familia! me encanta el vestido de Amaya!! ella está preciosa! Me hubiese encantado estar alli! Os quiero y echo de mesno muchísimo!!!!

jill connelly said...

After looking at all the photos on Picassa I don't know how you choose which photos to leave out...they re all so adorable because the subject is perfect! We had such a wonderful time (minus the cold) being in warm Arizona with you. I certainly enjoyed being with Great Grandma Erica. Going so strong at 86. Amazing. Amaya, you have great genes!

Nonna said...

What sweet pix...sure enjoyed visiting with all the family on both sides. Thank you for all the precious shots of Amaya and Jay...it makes us feel at home with them and not so far away. Keep up the great work...you are truly the amazing one in this family!! Love you a zillion:)

Melissa and Reed said...

We LOVE all the pictures! Amaya you looked stunning in your blessing dress. Easy when you such a cutie! I get to see you guys in 2 1/2 short weeks. Can't wait! Reed's jealous. Jay you are the best big brother and you too are to cute to be parents.

Angie said...

Holy cow... That blessing dress is AMAZING. I can't believe it's homemade... That makes it even more special. Amaya really is a beautiful baby. I love her sweet little smile! And I am in LOVE with that picture of her sweet little feet. Adorable! You look great too, Anna. Did you really just have a baby??!

ajlewisfamily said...

Anna and Mike, What a lucky little girl Amaya is. It looks like a wonderful blessing day for everyone. The dress is fit for a princess which Amaya is!
Jill showed it to me before leaving for Arizona. WOW! I am impressed.
Enjoy, Enjoy Enjoy Amaya. Thanks for posting all the photos.

Heather and Ben said...

Looks like such a wonderful weekend Anna. Amaya is so beautiful. And that dress....to die for! Congrats you guys.