Blessing Day

 On Father's Day our friends celebrated the arrival of their baby girl. Our beliefs mean we don't baptise little babies; instead we have a baby blessing which is similar to a prayer where the baby is named. The blessing itself takes place within the normal church service. After church our friends had organised a picnic for family and close friends to socialise, celebrate and give cuddles to the little one. Each family had their own picnic basket full of goodies to eat. There was also a table full of drinks and cupcakes for all to enjoy.

It was the perfect weather to be sat outside, enjoying food and each other's company. Children ran around playing different games, chasing bubbles and creating masterpieces with chalk while the adults socialised.

It was a privilege for me to be able to take photographs of this little one again. She had a long nap which allowed for some beautiful sleepy cuddles with extended family.

As you can see she gave some gorgeous smiles on the day. Giggling, complete with eyes closed. On seeing her in her beautiful dress, her brother said "she looks like a fairy". She really did look beautiful in her white dress.

There were lots of photographs taken with extended family. Too many to include them all.

When we called her brothers over to get a family photo, this pose was struck. Sometimes children don't want to cooperate with photographs but at other times they are really in the mood for photographs and you get adorable results.

As it was Father's Day it seemed only appropriate to get a photograph of father and daughter.

Finally, the family group shot.

It really was a perfect way to celebrate the new arrival and her blessing day.