Monday, January 9, 2012

Ridge’s Blessing Day

My sweet baby boy, Ridge Cody Rowland, was given his name and blessing on Christmas day, December 25, 2011.  I love this boy so much!  He is a delightful addition to our family and he makes me smile many, many times everyday.  I am so grateful he is ours.

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We were so fortunate to have two very important people with us for Ridge’s special day:  Cody’s wonderful parents, Paul and Christy. 

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To have a couple family members in attendance made the day that much more meaningful.  With Cody’s dad in the circle and his mom by my side, my heart was extra full.

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Ridge was blessed in the same gorgeous blue blanket that Cody was blessed in when he was a baby.  DSC00389

The blanket is even more significant because it was originally made for Cody by his Grandma Patsy, who passed away in a car accident along with Cody’s grandpa and aunt, about a month before Cody was born.  I was thrilled to have the privilege of our boy honoring her in this special way.  I like to think of the below picture representing four generations with the blanket being symbolic of her. Such a beautiful picture.

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Cody, of course, gave Ridge a beautiful blessing that made us all cry.  What a perfect and memorable way to start off our Christmas day!  Ridge is one special boy, and I am one lucky gal to be his mama.  Oh, how I love these two handsome gentlemen!!

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3 comments:

Tawnya said...

That is so special!

The Reimers Family said...

That is so neat. What a memorable thing. BTW Loving the new hair Nicole!

Jim and Kensley said...

Jadyn's face in the first picture cracks me up! I sure do love that girl! and Your hair is amazing!