Meags, Tyler, Em and Jude
Four generations
The whole crew on Em's side
Mike and his boy
Karen with the double barrel...Tyler and Jude 
Grandparents Taylor
The mamas (and Jude)
Me and my little manOn August 23rd, Mike gave Jude a blessing. He blessed him outside, under an apple tree, circled by our brothers, fathers, and grandfathers. Our friends and relatives gathered around and listened. I swaddled Jude in a white crocheted blanket made by my mother. I loved the look of the pearly sheen against his baby skin. It was a beautiful day. Mike gave a beautiful blessing. My grandfather came up to me afterwards and said, "How can he not do great things with such a blessing?"
