Clara's Blessing

The day after Makenna's dance recital, we blessed Clara at church. She was exactly 3 weeks old. It was so nice to have John's parents there, as well as my parents, grandparents, and brothers. I am so grateful for the love and support of our family and friends as we have welcomed Clara into our family. It is always such a sweet experience blessing a brand new baby.

(I didn't do a very good job taking pictures, but managed to get a few.)

John's parents

Our little family. My mom made Makenna a skirt to match Clara's blessing dress.

My Grandpa.

My mom made Clara's blessing dress, and it was beautiful! I loved it! I know that Clara will love having a dress made by her grandma, that she can pass down to her daughters one day!

First Dance Recital

Makenna danced in her FIRST ever dance recital on Saturday June 2nd. It was also my first time being a 'dance mom' instead of a dancer. She has been taking a Creative Movement class this year with two of her cousins. She has loved going to dance each week, and was really excited to dance on stage, and wear her beautiful 'princess' costume.

Makenna with her 3 cousins

and a proud Grandma

On stage (Makenna is right in the middle)

Makenna was lucky enough to have her Grandma and Grandpa Bailey come watch, and also her Grandma and Grandpa Pawlowski from Colorado!!

After the show, Makenna had a LOT of fun posing on stage for the camera. When I asked her if she had been scared or nervous to perform, she told me no, and that it had been fun! I loved watching Makenna dance, and hope that we will have many more recitals in our future!