Ever have one of those extra special weekends that you just wish wouldn't end? They don't come around very often but the weekend of September 6-8 was just one of those for me. We left right after school for Cedar City. Ryan, Caitlin and the girls were already there. We stayed in a family suite at one of the hotels with them. Saturday we just enjoyed visiting with each other, doing a little shopping and playing in the pool at the hotel. Griff's first home game was that evening. There were 27 family members there to cheer him on. He had a great game and SUU beat Fort Lewis 49-0. We got to stay over Saturday night because little Miss Maddi was being blessed on Sunday....
And that is what made this weekend extra special. There is nothing more that I love than being at church will all of our family. Kirstin and Kira were going to come and then circumstances made it so they couldn't so we missed them. But everyone else was there. Madison Lee is beautiful! Griff took her to the front of the Chapel and as I watched the men that love her so much and that I admire so much (grandpa's, great grandpa and uncles) take her in their hands and with the power of the Priesthood, which they honorably hold, be the support as Griff gave her a beautiful blessing the tears started to flow. I am so very grateful for the Priesthood, for the blessing it is in our lives, and for those who bear it with reverence and use it to bless our lives. I am so grateful for a son who is worthy to hold and use that Priesthood to bless his family. The spirit didn't whisper this to me....it seemed to shout it and it will be a moment that I will cherish forever!
We went over to Griff and Whit's for dinner afterward. It was so fun to have our families together. I absolutely love the Jackson's. You will not find a better family anywhere. I was sad when the day was over and we had to say goodbye, but I will always hold close the wonderful feelings of this day!
Kalli meets her cousin Madison for the first time....I think they will be good friends.
Caitlin, Kalli, Hannah, Jordan and Josh enjoying the pool.
It's so fun to watch #3....we are so proud of him!
This was Maddi's first game....she was the cutest cheerleader for her daddy.
The three stooges cheering on their brother in their game day shirts. Jordan, Josh and Erin.
I think their favorite player is #3...what do you think?
Kalli enjoyed the popcorn...
Such a cute family...Whit, Madison and Griff.
These two grandma's love this baby...me, Whit, Madison and Whit's mom Roxanne.
We love our grand babies...So grateful for each one!
She looks like a Angel from Heaven....
I am so blessed....
Madison with her two friends.....Austyn and Ella.
Outside the church after the blessing....
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