Mia's Blessing Day

Little Mia was blessed on September 13th, a week shy of her reaching three months. The day was beautiful.  Warm with clear skies.  Everything came together splendidly.  Both sets of Grandparents arrived at our house before church to stock our fridge and see if they could be of help.  As a result Lydia and Sophie rode to church with Grandma and Grandpa Frazier and made sure that Mia and I had a seat when we arrived. 

Mia cried through the entire blessing.  So uncharacteristic of her!  She has such a sweet personality and is so cheerful and calm.  She smiles all the time.  Perhaps the Grandpas and Uncles bouncing her to calm her during the blessing had the opposite effect.  Fortunately no permanent damage was done.  She was back to her happy self soon after the blessing was over.  I imagine she wanted to get out of her dress sooner rather than later, but she didn't fuss too much.

Grandma Blackhurst took notes of the blessing and this was what was recorded:

Heavenly Father, by the power of the Holy Melchizedek Priesthood which we bear and in the name of Jesus Christ, we take this infant in our arms to give her a name and a blessing.  The name we have chosen is Mia McKenzie Frazier.  Mia, I bless you with health and strength.  You have been given a body and an opportunity to be here on this earth.  I bless you as you grow to develop a love for learning.  I also bless you with a love for gaining knowledge of the gospel and of your Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ.  Seek knowledge out of the best books.  Look to the examples of your older sisters.  Know that they will also look to you for an example at times in their lives when they will need it.  I bless you to enjoy your time on this earth and to be respectful of the importance of the earth-life experience.  Be a peacemaker and seek to love those around you.  Center your life in the gospel of Jesus Christ and seek to share your testimony with others.  Know of the love that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have for you.  Be a seeker of all good things.  I leave these blessings with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

The Bishopric wives spoke on the family and before  Dori Bowman gave her talk on marriage she commented on how she felt like the veil had been so thin while Jon was blessing Mia.  The meeting had a really sweet spirit throughout and I loved the messages these good women shared.  Family.  What a perfect topic for Mia's big day.

We appreciated all the family that were able to come and support us.  They included: Grandma and Grandpa Frazier, Cathy, Caleb, Brynlie and Brandon. Stacey, Lance, Connor and Eric. Grandma and Grandpa Blackhurst, Will, Summer, Ben, James, and Madison. Isaac and Amber. Jarom, Brittany, Leila and Darius. Uncle Tophe and Uncle Nate. We missed all the Aunts and Uncles and cousins who live so far away.

Some favorites of our little doll to this point include her smile!!!!!!!!! So in love.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️  I can't get enough of her huge open mouth grins. Her kicky legs.  She is so strong!!  I may be biased in saying that, but I can't believe how badly this little lady wants to stand up.  And not just for a second.  All. The. Time.  Her legs really are strong.  She's holding her head up so well and I love to see her watching her sisters.