Max's Blessing

We had Max Blessed on February 9th.  He was exactly one month old, and he did so well.  I was blown away by how many of our family members were able to come and support our little boy on his big day.  It was so nice for everyone to make the trip and come, it sure made me feel loved!  This is my Grandma and Grandpa Mueller.  They are such a fun couple and are always so happy.  My Grandma is such a strong woman and is a amazing example for me in my life.  My Grandpa is also a amazing person and I love him very much.  My whole life everyone has always talked about helping him be baptized and how great that would be.  He still has not been, but he does go to church with my Grandma.  I had to give him a hard time before we had Max and I told him that if he was baptized I would name our boy after him.... and as you can see, that didn't work.

My Grandma Merrill.  She is such a sweet woman.  It has been almost three years since my grandpa passed away.  I know she misses him.   She is so proud of all her grandchildren and loves to talk about them.  She always tells me what number of grandchildren my kids are for her.  I think Max was #50. (grandchildren and great grandchildren)  That is amazing to think that because of her and my grandpa there are that many children already. 

It was so nice to have some sister time.  I don't know when the last time was that I laughed so much.  It felt so good to laugh and have a little fun.  I am so blessed with brothers and sisters (and my parents) that are so amazing and I just love so much.  I love to hang out with all of them, and they really are my best friends. 

Summer is such an amazing girl.  She is so sweet, and beautiful.  It feels like just yesterday that she was as small as Max in this picture.  That just shows you how fast time really does go. 

My Amazing Parents!!!  I can't even put into words how much I love these two.  They are so amazing and I know they would do anything for me.  They are so good to me and our family, and to anyone they know.  They are so giving and just all around amazing people.  I am so blessed to be born into this family.

Ryan's sweet Grandma Thomas.  She is an amazing lady.  She is in her 90's and still gets around without a problem.  Her health is great and she is doing great.  She loved feeding Max and was laughing at how he was holding it to his mouth so she couldn't get it away.  Max really loves his bottles!

Ryan's parents are so amazing also.  I not only was so blessed to be born into a great family, but I was also blessed to be married into one.  It is so funny how similar Ryan's family is to mine.  I really did luck out when I married him!

I can not believe how grown up all these kids are.  They were so board because they are at the age that that is what you do..... but I am so glad that they were able to come!

I am so glad my brother Greg and Jackie were able to come.  Greg had to drive all the way from North Dakota the day before the blessing, and it was so sweet of them to continue driving to come and see us.  Brad also came to the blessing  and I think it was the first time that all of  them have made it to a blessing at the same time.  Max must be pretty special! (and it meant a lot to me to have everyone come)

I love this picture!  Jackie looks beautiful and Max is looking up at her.  So cute!

He is so sweet!

Annette and I tried to set up our own little photo shoot, and we found out that is a lot harder than it looks, and that we are not very good at it.... But this one and the one above didn't turn out to bad.

I love this picture.  Ryan is such a sweet dad and loves his kids so much.  I love to watch him with them!

I love this picture also!  Ryan's dad is also so fun to watch with our kids.  He loves to play with them and is such a great grandpa. 

Ryan gave such a great blessing to Max.  It is so neat to me that we are able to bless our babies with the things that really matter in life, and with what we want for them.  I know that blessings are a gift and that they work.  I am so grateful for the gospel and with how much it helps me in my life and with my family.  I feel like knowing about the gospel makes me such a better mom and helps me everyday on how I should be raising my family.  I know the Gospel is true and that helps and blesses our lives!  Some of the things I remember from Max's blessings I wanted to write down are, to have a sound mind and body, be missionary minded, have a love for the Lord, to Serve a mission, Be married in the temple, find joy in your family, be happy, and grow properly.  Ryan always gives our kids amazing blessings and I am so happy that he is such a great man and can do this for our family.