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We took a quick trip to Calgary this past week and while we were there Conor gave Greta Elizabeth a baby blessing in his parents' home. I love this part of motherhood! My mother-in-law, Catherine, made a gorgeous cotton dress for Greta. It turned out lovely and simple - just the way I wanted it. The cupcakes I wanted to serve, however, did not turn out causing an emotional volcano to errupt in me. I was ready to call the whole thing off! Fortunately, my in-laws showed more compassion than I deserved and offered to purchase Crave cupcakes for the event. Honestly, they saved the day. I'd like to say that the rest of the blessing went off without a hitch, but Holly was a bear and Greta was too. Conor blessed her while her uncle John held a bottle in her mouth! One perk of blessing a baby at home rather than at church is there's no rush! The blessing was beautiful, although I'm glad it was recorded because right now thinking back to it I only remember one thing! I admit to feeling a little more than flustered. Ah well. So it goes when I'm 7 weeks post pardum. At least I had to sense to take a bundle of photos!

Greta's blessing
Greta's blessing
Greta's blessing
Greta's blessing
Greta's blessing
Greta's blessing
Greta's blessing
Greta's blessing

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mimi

Nice set of pics to document Greta’s special day, Katie.  Greta looked positively angelic .  She is such a pretty baby!  I’m so glad you were happy with the dress (lol “simple” is not my forte’!) . I know it felt hectic at times, but you pulled off a lovely gathering all the same, the flowers and decorations were charming, and it was nice to get a good visit in with your family.  

liz

It was really nice to be there for the blessing! I wish I did my kids’ at home too! What was I thinking?! I also wish I was in better shape that night. It seems a little blurry to me. Greta did look so pretty and you pulled off a great little event! Thanks for including us!

Uncle Blake

That was fun, thanks for coming up and letting us all be part of her naming and blessing.

beKatelyn's Mom

I loved every minute of it, especially visiting with all the Muirhead’s. They are a truly wonderful bunch!

Melanie Blodgett

I’m sure nobody cared about the cupcake failure. Greta is starting to look a lot different. I need to see her soon. 

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