Adaline Mabel Johnson's Blessing

We wanted to bless Adaline the first weekend of February, but all three of us got sick just before then. And maybe it was a good thing we didn't do it then, or maybe if we had kept to the plan a disaster would have been diverted. Either way....unfortunately my dad fell down and broke his femur that Sunday. He was going to "half-mast" his neighbor Tudd's flag, who had passed away earlier that day. My mom and dad are pretty close to their neighbors and he wanted to show his respect. He was climbing the drift and fell hard. Kevin helped him get into his truck and they headed to the ER. They admitted him and performed an emergency surgery that night. He stayed a couple of nights and then went into rehabilitation where he did a lot of physical therapy. He is quite a trooper!! Kevin stayed many nights with him, mom visited during the days, and Stephanie visited them for awhile as well. I wish that we would have been in a better situation to come and visit.

So we decided to bless her March 2nd in Arimo. It was so special to have our loved ones with us. We are so glad that everyone made it. It was the first time Adaline met her great Grandma Hebdon and also Stephanie's family. She loves everyone and smiles big. Joe performed the ordinance. All who came were: Grandpa Steven Hebdon, Grandma Linda Hebdon, Great Grandma Sarah Hebdon, Stephanie and Jeff Bare (and their kids Jared, Aimee, Alyssa, Jenna), Kevin and Rachel Hebdon (and their kids Adam, Benjamin, and Caleb), Uncle Brent and Aunt Tarynn Neibaur (and their kids Keegan, Triana, and Vinson). It was a wonderful experience and Adaline was so well behaved. I even got up to share my testimony with her in my arms and she was an angel. We couldn't have asked for a better day. We hope to have her meet her Great Grandma and Grandpa Neibaur this spring.

Four Generations: Grandpa Hebdon, Mommy, Adaline, and Great Grandma Hebdon

The whole clan: Top: Jared, Kevin, Rachel, Stephanie, Jeff, Daddy
Middle: Grandpa, Grandma, Grandma Sarah, Adaline, Mommy
Bottom: Jenna, Caleb, Aimee, Alyssa, Benjamin, and Adam

I made Adaline's dress. It was layers and layers of lace. I couldn't find a pattern that worked so I grabbed a dress that fit her and made up my own pattern. It was a little bit interesting, but I am glad that I did it. I also crocheted her blessing blanket. Many hours entailed and I would do it again. She is a sweetheart and has brought so much love and joy into our home already. We couldn't have asked for a sweeter girl. Love you Adaline!!