Blessed

 This past Sunday Ella was blessed at Kyle's parent's church in Fort Worth. Almost all the important men in Ella's life were able to stand in the circle and add their spirit and love to the blessing: Kyle, my dad, Kyle's dad, my brother Chris, both of Kyle's brothers and Kyle's brother-in-law. The only uncle missing was my little brother--and he had a pretty good excuse considering he's in California on his mission!

Kyle gave Ella a beautiful blessing, where he said, among other things, that she would be a beacon of light to those around her. When my brother sat down, he turned to me and said, she is so beautiful Liz and the spirit was so strong in that circle. 
I am very grateful for all of our families love and support for our little daughter and I am so incredibly grateful to have her, precious Ella, she has already added so much light to my life!

My family
Dad, mom, my brother Chris, my sister-in-law Amanda and my grandma Ilene

All the guys who participated in the blessing
My brother Chris, Kyle's brothers Jeff and Scott, Kyle's brother-in-law Jason
Kyle's Dad Victor, Kyle & Ella, and my Dad