Ebkjc Autrey: Chloe's Baby Blessing

Sunday, August 2, 2015 was a special day for our family! Chloe was blessed in our Slate Canyon 6th ward during our sacrament meeting which happened to be at 13:00! Perfect for traveling family to be able to make it!

I was anxiously awaiting for this day to come for more than one reason! It was going to be great to see so many family and friends! I couldn't wait to see Chloe in her beautiful dress that Aunt Sheila so kindly made! I couldn't wait to bear my testimony in front of the whole congregation-I was more nervous than a scared lonely puppy. I bore my testimony with all my other babies at their blessing. I'd like to think of it as tradition. I couldn't wait to hear my husband exercise his priesthood power and hear the blessing for her to receive. I couldn't wait to feel the spirit that would fill my heart mind and soul and nourish my spirit. I couldn't wait to see Kelson and Jayson wearing their new suits we picked up from DI for $8 or less :) I couldn't wait for the nerves to be over. I couldn't wait to relax after the fun, social exhausting day!

Kelson is great getting pictures taken. Jay on the other hand, doesn't like it so much. He tends to take off. Oh welll...
Kelson looks amazing! My big boy about to turn 5 pulls this look off oh so well 😊

The day finally came! All of us were ready by 11:30! That NEVER happens when it's a regular Sunday. We all sat around anxiously waiting for the numbers on the clock to move... closer to 12:30, when we would load the car with the luncheon items as well as our selves.

After arriving at the church and sitting in our seats at the front of the chapel, Mandy and I slipped Chloe into her blessing outfit. We borrowed her hairband from a friend, Katie Mihu. Luckily, I matched perfect! I glanced around the room and saw so many family members and friends that were there to show their love and support to our little family on Chloe's special day.

Levi Howser

The Bailey's: Carl/Nancy, Becky/Jake, Adam/Hannah, Sue/Randy

The Autrey's: Rob/Janet, Jessica, Mandy, Sarah

The Simpson's: John/Sandra, Traca, Kailee

Lacee and Ryken Harris

The Mohler's: Nate/Jessica, kids, Scott/McRae

The Poulson's: Mike/Jessica, Hunter

The Mihu's: Nate/Kaite, girls

Mitch and Brianna Francis

The Stubbs: Eldon/Sheila, Megan

The Hernandez: Don/Karmalee, kids

The Millers: Darci, kids

The Nielsens: Don/Deb, Don

The Gordons: Matt/Whitney and girls

I hope I got everyone. As I look at pictures, I'll realize if I have missed anyone. Katie Mihu took them, thankfully! Once I get them I'll post them here!

We were the first to bless our baby. Eric did an outstanding job! I'll admit I did cry through it as he mentioned that she has a strong spirit and be married in the temple and be a great Mom... It really was beautiful! I'm definitely going to be adding it to her baby book for her to read the rest of her life. I hope to be a great example to her, someone for her to look up to and ask for guidance through this journey that is filled with joy, love, trials and hardships.

When it was time, I walked up to the pulpit. My heart pounded and I could feel my face start to flush as I began to feel emotional. I bore my testimony about families and how I know they can be together forever, that our prayers are heard and answered and ended knowing that He has a plan for us and we can live with Him again. I nearly cried through the whole thing. Not once have I ever gotten that emotional during a talk or giving my testimony. I felt the spirit so strong I just wanted to cry, seeing all the people in the audience there for us made me want to cry, seeing my kids and my husband really made me want to cry. This gospel is a true blessing to us all on the earth! I wish everyone knew just how wonderful it is to be apart of it and know the gospel truth with all their hearts. Eric also bore his testimony, he mentioned family as well. Seeing him, a man of God standing up there bearing his testimony, made my eyes water. How lucky am I to have a man of God? It makes my heart melt like a popsicle on the fourth of July.

We had the luncheon out behind the chapel at the pavilion. We served croissant sandwiches with turkey and provolone. (We bought it all in bulk from Adam since he works for Nicholas). I had some people bring sides or desserts. There was pasta salads, Asian salads, chips, fruits and vegetables, cookies, cake and Lacee brought these delicious frozen yogurt pies! Water, capri suns and rootbeer to drink! I think it turned out wonderfully! Everyone got along quite nicely!

I'm thankful to be a member of this wonderful true gospel here on the earth. I'm thankful that my husband has the power of the priesthood and can use it. I'm thankful that Chloe was sent to our family. I'm thankful for families and I'm thankful that families can be together forever. I love feeling the spirit. I love family gatherings like this one, not always love being a hostess, it is part of the mom job though!!!