Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Julia's baptism

We had a wonderful event to celebrate in our family this week. That in fact, is why my mom and dad came from Utah to Texas to see us. Julia got baptized. It was such a wonderful day. I just wish that they would have separated the nine kids they had to baptize that day into two separate sessions. It dragged on and on until all the little kids just couldn't take it anymore! But we do feel proud of Julia, her choice, and the young lady she's turning into!
I should add that I was a silly girl and decided to make Julia a dress the Tuesday before her baptism. I really struggled with the idea of having her baptized in a jumpsuit, I also didn't want to ruin the sacred occasion with too much pomp and primp. But I love the symbolism of the three white dresses (their blessing dress, baptism dress and wedding dress) and I just want that for my girls.
Anyway, I mention this because my mom is amazing. I had most of the dress done, but couldn't figure out how to put sleeves on it. My mother the genius went to work and did the hardest part sewing that whispy fabric that's so hard to sew. But thanks to her the dress turned out beautifully!


7 comments:

Natalie, Brent, Abbey, Kyle, Ethan, and Mariah said...

We are so proud of her too! What an amazing little girl/young lady:) She looks so beautiful....I love her dress, hair, and that amazing smile!

Nene said...

Her dress is GORGEOUS!

Kristie said...

You did a fantastic job on her dress!!! She looks so beautiful for her special day!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, Julia! You look beautiful. Your talent continually stupifies me, Heather. (The computer is claiming that "stupifies" is not a word, but I can assure you that it is!:))

Melissa said...

She looks beautiful! What a special day.

Tiffany said...

Congratulations to Julia! What a beautiful little girl and a beautiful dress too Heather! Great Job! You are so talented. Crocheting necklaces! Crazy!

kristi said...

WHAT? you made that dress??? You are so amazing and talented!! I am in shock!!