Blessed

Today was Mason's blessing day. I never would have guessed what a stressful day this can be for a mother. Worrying about all the family who has traveled from far away to be there. Worrying about keeping the white outfit you meticulously picked out white (aka no diaper blowouts). Worrying about having baby fed and happy for the blessing. Worrying about the lunch you are providing for 30+ people. And all of the other things you have absolutely no control over, but worry about it anyway. Apparently all of the worrying paid off, though, because the whole day went smoothly. Mason looked perfectly sweet in his blessing outfit. Most importantly, Scott gave Mason the correct name and didn't accidentally say Mason Jar Murray like he was afraid he would. Not to mention the wonderful blessing that accompanied it. Mason has a lot of people who love him and who made a lot effort to be there for his big day.

Brandon and Whitney flew in from Chicago. Grandpa Mike and Grandma Linda came with their 8 kids. Steve came up from Arizona and Vance made the trek all the way from Provo. Chris, Kacie, and Cannon came back from a family reunion early to be there. Mason even had his Great-Grandma and Grandpa Thompson and Great-Grandma and Grandpa Allred there. His extended cousins, the Jenkins, all were there as well.

And of course Grandma Nancy was the gracious host of our little lunch and honestly did pretty much all of the work for it. Thanks Mom. Thanks Whit for taking pictures since I never thought to pull out a camera.

Speaking of blessings, have I mentioned what a blessing Mason has been. He has been the most wonderful baby. I don't know if I could have made it through those 5 weeks of school if he hadn't been such a good boy. I honestly believe that Heavenly Father lined up all the spirits headed for our home and picked the best one to send down first to help us get through school. We love you Mason!!