What's in a Name and Blessing Day

Ryan blessed our little Evelyn Lee on August 1st. How did we choose her name? Evelyn is a name that I have loved since I was about 15 and started dreaming about the day when I would be married and made lists of qualities I want in a husband, and names of children, etc. Anyone remember doing that? (thank you Young Women program ) It is also a name that I discovered is common among our ancestors. We had her name narrowed down to Audrey or Evelyn and a few moments after she was born Ryan and I looked at each other and said, "Evelyn".



Lee is my middle name and I share that name with at least 8 cousins. My Grandma O'Barr lived with my family until she passed away when I was 14. I always admired her sense of humor and stories, willingness to work hard, and gentle, loving touch when it came to babies and children. She definitely influenced me for good. Grandma Ruby Lee O'Barr's birthday was just about a week after Evelyn's, so I thought it was perfect and Ryan agreed.






Evelyn was just as cute as she could be in a beautiful eyelet dress made with love by her Grandma Stewart and shoes that her cousin Bethany wore when she was blessed. Thank you to all the family and friends who came and participated! All our siblings and their families were able to be there except our brother-in-law Aaron Pratt who had to be California for work, and my brother Matthew who couldn't physically participate. Thanks to telephones and David Wade he was able to hear the blessing from home. We know you were participating in your heart Matthew. We were truly touched and feel soo blessed to have such a supportive extended family on all sides. You are all awesome!

making room for baby

Here are a few pictures I meant to post before Evelyn was born. Ryan worked hard before he set off for Scout camp putting in a door to her bedroom from the hall, putting together furniture and painting, but somehow it didn't quite all get completely finished. He also re-did the sprinklers in the front yard. We thought we had a little more time... but she had other plans. Now we know we better count our chicks before they hatch. Or at least make sure the nest is ready!