Jack's Blessing

A couple of weeks ago, we were able to bless Jack in our ward in Virginia. We were very blessed to have Nanna and Papa Peterson and Grandma and Grandpa Bessey in town for the blessing. We had a lot of fun and Jack was spoiled rotten with so much attention and he ate it up and pulled out all his tricks. Ryan did an amazing job with the blessing and it was a wonderful day!

I had originally planned on putting a tie on Jack to make him look dapper on his blessing day. Alas, his neck is too big to button the shirt up all the way so the tie thing wasn't working so well. But his still looked adorable in his white shirt.

After church we did a little photo shoot with the grandparents. Aren't these folks adorable? We love our parents so much and we are so grateful they made the trip out to join us!!

 

With Nanna & Papa Peterson

 

With Grandma & Grandpa Bessey

 

Then Jack was showing his tricks to the camera. Despite what one of the videos that Ryan posted (and oh weren't the videos generous, you are welcome for sharing Jack) Jack absolutely loves when Ryan lets him balance on his hands. He gets very serious and then laughs and smiles. It calms him down when he is mad unless he is hungry :)

Another Jack trick, he doesn't want to sit. He only wants to stand in any way possible. If we let go of him, he stands for a second and then just tips right over while maintaining his rigid stance.

 

My awesome mom was so amazing and sweet and stayed with us for the week after the blessing to take care of Jack while I had to go into the office for my first week officially back at work. Being away from Jack was tough but it was a lot easier knowing Jack was in the most capable hands. Thanks Mom!!