"Life is not measured by the amount of breaths you take but by the moments that take your breath away."
My sister Joyce gave me this quote last month when we went to the Manhattan LDS Temple with our daughter. I have since read this quote many times and felt happy to have been blessed with our daughter. Over the last eight months there have been several moments that have taken my breath away. The first day I held Sienna, the night I brought her home, many nights as I rock her to sleep and when she grabs my face and gives me very wet kisses. The last three months have been extra special because we were able to go to court in November to finalize our adoption, in December we were able to go to the temple with our little girl and last Sunday we were able to bless her. Doesn't she look beautiful in white.
The evening we went to the temple. It was to dark and cold to get pictures outside in front of the temple, but we were to happy to enjoy this special moment with family anyways.
Sienna looking beautiful in her white dress. (And yes I don't know what is up with her and her tongue. Her new favorite face to make is with her tongue out)
Many of our family and friends were able to attend the Sienna's blessing on Sunday.
As you can see, Sienna is very happy. She smiled and screamed out for joy. I will treasure each moment that takes my breath away and I look forward to many more.
8 comments:
I'm so happy for your family. Sienna is such a blessing and I'm glad you have her!
What a special time for your family. So many good things happening! By the way--Delaney is really excited that you're the new Activities Day Leader--and so am I.
You guys are such a beautiful family! The girls and I were going to drive down for the blessing, but I couldn't get them up and ready in time! We'll have to get together soon though.
I am so happy for you guys. I appreciated being able to be a part of Sienna's Temple Sealing. I really enjoyed my quiet time in the nursery with her before the Sealing. She has such a sweet, calm disposition. You are fortunate to have her and she is fortunate to have you both for time and all eternity. XOXO Love, MOM XOXO
Hey you guys! Sienna is SO adorable! I love that picture of her sticking out her tongue! Good pick with that bracelet Kimmy! It’s the perfect little accessory! :) Love ya! Gret
I love all the pictures you guys post, they're terrific! Your little lady is growing so fast...you won't believe how time flies-then you have a sassy four year old telling you your business! Isn't parenthood the best though!?!
love you guys,
Wendy
Sienna is beautiful in white! You all look so happy. I am happy to see such big smiles on your faces...smiles of PURE JOY!
PS< I'm with Heidi...so happy to see you as the new Act. Day leader (but you are missed in YW!). Emily can't wait! You'll be GREAT in there!!
Thank you for all the sweet comments on our blog about adoption. It is the most amazing thing in the whole world. Your daughter is simply beautiful I am so happy for your sweet little family. And you aren't crazy for reading my blog to see what happens. Go right ahead. I like to read yours too.
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