This week we (Sloan and I) spent the majority of our time running errands for her blessing day. We decided – after switching the date 2 times – to bless her on February 1st. Seemed fitting on my birthday and Super Bowl Sunday. We deemed it Super Sloan Sunday.
I wore the poor girl out checking off our to-do list each day. These two are peas in a pod – identical twins, I am telling you. I asked Zach to watch her while I brushed my teeth and they were both out before I finished.
She slept like a champion all week. My pediatrician is finally happy with her weight gain, so he gave me the go-ahead to let her sleep 6 hours at night. She took full advantage.
Evenings, Sloan and I have been winding down while watching Downton Abbey. I got a season pass on Apple TV. She loves sitting up like a big girl.
I did some finishing touches for her blessing outfit. Her headband arrived and fit her perfectly.
Turns out every pair of tights I bought her were too big – and they don’t sell ivory premie tights. We even resulted to try American Girl Doll tights. I am serious. They fit her scrawny legs perfect…but weren’t long enough.
Mid week I found out our maternity photos were featured on one of my favorite blogs – Grey Likes Baby! You can see the post here – Maternity Photos.
A new development in our routine around here has been Sloan’s love of books. She coos and babbles back at the pictures. Her current favorite is Sammy the Shredder.
Saturday I enlisted Zach’s help in running the rest of the errands before the Blessing. We had to fill up the giant balloons. Transporting them was harder than we thought. Logistics is everything…
A flower centerpiece was also delivered Saturday night. My friends Richelle and Becca did such an amazing job, it is exactly what I was picturing.
Sunday morning came and we were busy pretty early setting up at our neighborhood clubhouse. We rushed off to get ready and then head off to church. Getting Sloan dressed was so sweet, she was all smiles.
Zach gave Sloan the sweetest blessing, I thought my heart might explode. I have such a strong testimony of the power of priesthood blessings. She was a little angel as well, and slept the remainder of the meeting. We were so grateful to all our friends and family members who came.
After the meeting we made our way over to our clubhouse for the brunch. Sloan got passed around and had some grub of her own.
The french toast sticks were a hit – thanks to my mom who always puts up with my crazy ideas!
After everyone left and we cleaned up, Zach and I went home to spend the rest of the day together. Zach surprised me with a cake and he and Sloan sang me happy birthday.
The cake was a Super Bowl theme, obviously…
He also somehow found this pair of shoes for me that I have been wanting, they have been sold out for weeks! I was completely shocked because he already got me my birthday gift a few weeks ago. He said he wanted me to have something to open on my birthday.
So our remainder of the evening was spent eating treats and lounging in our comfies while we watched the game.
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate her blessing and my 28th birthday than being with everyone we love.