Robison Family - Ryan & Josie, Pierson, Madilyn & Jensen

Robison Family - Ryan & Josie, Pierson, Madilyn & Jensen

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Jensen's Baby Blessing

Here is day 2 of the big weekend...
I have to start with Saturday night after we got home from Pierson's Baptism celebration - Ryan and I had talked with him about fasting and he decided he was ready to try fasting for his first time for Fast Sunday. We were talking about some things he could fast for, help to do good in 3rd Grade and Aunt Crystal and her family. Ryan was in his room with him saying prayers and I was feeding Jensen, Madi came running in to me and excitedly exclaimed, "Mom, I have a great idea of what Brother can fast for...that Uncle Amos will come back to church!" Earlier that day we had been talking about how they were excited for Uncle to be coming to the baptism, which led into a conversation in which they asked me for the first time, why Uncle has tattoos. (I had been dreading this one.) I talked to them about how Uncle doesn't go to church and how we can be a good example to him. It was so sweet to see Madi's excitement and sparkling eyes and she thought about this. It all seems so simple to her, let's fast and pray and then Uncle will come back to church! Sweet girl.
Sunday Morning came and even though I got up early, made sure the kitchen was sparkling clean, got as many things ready for the luncheon as I could, and gave myself plenty of time to get ready for our 1:00 church, I somehow still ran out of time to fulfill my one and only great desire for the day- to get pictures before church.
Sacrament meeting was a wonderful experience this day. Ryan gave Jensen a beautiful and sweet blessing. I felt incredibly blessed to have so many family members and dear friends there with us. The men who participated in the blessing were: Uncle Rob, Uncle Jeff, Uncle Steve, Uncle Mark, Uncle J.D., Kenny, Uncle Scott, Great Grandpa Jens, Bro. Massey, and Bishop Brooks.
After Sacrament meeting we had everyone over for lunch and a birthday party for Grandma and Uncle Steve. It worked out great that we could baptize Pierce then bless Jensen in the same weekend, which happened to be Grandma's and Steve's birthday! It was pure and total chaos with so many people in the house, 57 to be exact. Yes I counted. 26 Adults and 31 kids. By far the most people we've ever had in our house at once. And I was actually surprised the kids didn't outnumber the adults by more. Due to the chaos I again failed to get the pictures I wanted of everyone who came, but I did manage to get just a few.
Here is a particularly special one...(just wish I'd gotten a better background, but can't be too picky in such chaos)

My Grandpa Jensen holding his Great Grandson, Jensen. I haven't ever written why we chose this name for our baby, it is my Mom's maiden name, honoring her and this great man, who we've always called Grandpa Jens.


Happy Birthday Dear Grandma and Uncle Steve! I am pretty sure this was the loudest Happy Birthday we've ever heard!

After everyone had had their fill of good food and good company the house was quiet again. And I, of course, was wishing we had gotten the pictures I wanted before church. Sweet Kathryn, came over offering to help me clean up my house. I refused to let her, as she was hugely pregnant, just 6 days away from having her baby. But I had her snap a few pics of us. So here we are, exhausted baby, worn out Mom, untied Dad, disheveled but happy kids, at the end of a great day!


To top off the weekend, on Monday before Steve and Katie left town they stopped by for a bit. And while they were here Steve got a phone call...He found out he was accepted into Dental School! We are thrilled for him! Madi has been praying for "Uncle Steve to get into dental school" for about 2 years now. We know her prayers are answered. I warned Uncle Amos, and Madi has been praying for him often, "bless Uncle Amos to come back to church forever." It's only a matter of time with this girl. ;)

7 comments:

R~ said...

Josie, you gave me tears when you said you named him after your Mother. Wow... Also, my dear, you have never looked more like her than in that picture of the 5 of you. I hope you can see it. That picture is uncanny. She is with you in every way. And here are the tears again. She was one of the greatest people I've ever met. I still think of her monthly. From time to time I think of all she taught me when she was my bus driver. What a soul she is.

A beautiful post.
With love,
Rebekah ~

kate said...

i was really touched by this post, josie. you are such a lovely example in helping your children grow their faith and have opportunities to build their little testimonies. congrats on your big day jensen! what a great name, after a great lady.

Kathryn said...

That WAS quite a crowd! :) What a blessing to have so many people who love and support you! It was a beautiful blessing and I just can't believe how fast he's growing! And I think the story about Madi and your brother is the sweetest. :)

Steve and Katie said...

It was such a great great weekend! Thanks again for having us all over and sharing some of your special weekend with Steve. And we are living proof that Madi knows what she's doing! Thanks Madi Girl!! So excited to see you all in a few days!

Lisa Lou said...

Jos - I'm so so happy that Mark and I were able to be down with you all for the weekend. It was so touching and special. Thanks so much for all the work you put into it. I'm so excited for our little bug to have such fantastic cousins to play with!
Love ya!

Staci said...

He sure is precious Jose. I am sooo glad that you added him to your beautiful family!

Erin said...

Beautiful post - beautiful family! Love you guys!!!