bless you

well, we finally did it.  we blessed the boy on easter sunday, and it was magnificent.

richard gave a really sweet blessing to marty boy, and all of our family was there to see

and be a part of it.  it was really, really special, and i was so glad that we could celebrate

our little guy with all of the people we love the most.  and who love him the most.

i felt really strongly about not blessing him in all white.  when i was looking at the little

blessing outfits i was just bored to death, so riard helped me pick out a very cute little

easter outfit that was very handsome, and perfect for the occasion.

we definitely have a little stud on our hands.

richard's parents drove up on saturday afternoon, austin also came in that night,

and they stayed with us.  tyson drove up with scott, megan and their kids early sunday

morning, and heidi met us at the church.  the shepherds were there - dayna and dave

left a weekend trip early to make it! - and grandma and grandpa porter were not feeling

well at all, but they still made it (just in the knick of time!).  sarah and shae's puppy pooped

in the back of her car on their way up, but not even a poopy mess could stop them from

being there for the big day.  our other favorite austin smith (yes, we have two!) also came

to show the love and stand in the circle for mister marty.  what a special boy to have the love

of so many amazing people.

i was so nervous that marty would be fussy during the blessing, but he slept right through it!

richard really did such a great job.  i already knew that he loved marty so much, but no one

in the chapel could doubt it after hearing what wonderful things he blessed him with.  i'm so happy

and lucky to be married to such a stellar husband and father.  so happy and lucky.

after church we all headed out to my parents' house for lunch, and to celebrate sarah's

birthday, too.  marty was passed around, and we made him laugh for everyone.  he was

a big, big hit.  naturally.  we may have waited a little longer than some to bless him, but it

was worth it to have all of our favorite people there for it.  i know that it was a blessing for

marty, but i really just feel like he blesses our lives more than we could ever do for him.