Gabby's Blessing

So Gabriella's blessing was 3 weeks ago, and I have still not taken the time to post about it! I know you've all been eagerly awaiting these pictures, because some of them are gorgeous :)

We were lucky in that a lot of family was able to come and participate. Some of Paul's siblings and their spouses and kids were here, and my parents and younger siblings were able to come, also. My dad came all the way from Equitorial Guinea to be here. Paul's Grandpa came up from southern AB to be here. Barry & Carol drove all the way down from Innisfail to be here.

Paul did the blessing, and he did a really good job - he spoke slowly and clearly, we were all able to hear every word. Gabby was really cute - apparently she kept smiling up at everybody during the blessing and trying to grab the microphone :)

Erica, Grandpa Bohne, and Scott


Grandma Carol, Tania, Nadyne, and Kevin (would you believe he's my litte brother? :) )


Paul, Julie, and Gabby in her beautiful blessing dress (thanks, Nadyne!)

more of Gabby in her blessing dress. She was such a doll.


See? A Doll!