All four grandparents and even Great Grandmother, Mo, along with uncles, aunts, and friends met to celebrate and formally and officially welcome the new life of Quinn into our family and community. We blessed him with a simple drop of water (morning dew from our family's new home) a token of the stream of life, the most ancient and universal symbol of vitality. Then, his proud sister kissed him on the head and presented him with a flower.
May his light shine now and all the days of his life.
Quinn took in all the love as everyone sang to him. Quinn, know that you are in the care of all those who surround you.
Quinn's first real taste of sugar (cake) and . . .
first ice cream headache . . .(mmm so good, and yet, OW).
Every baby needs a little help from his cousins opening presents.
Great Grandmothers are the best storytellers.
On Quinn's 18th birthday (or maybe 21st - we'll see when he's ready.), he can open these notes of blessings and wishes.
Welcome Quinn, to Life, where we come from the earth, dance around a bit, and then return to the earth.
Live long, live well, and live a life of deep joy.
We release you to grow into the person you were born to be, setting aside all doubts, fear, and expectations.
Know that you belong to yourself and to Life itself.
Namaste, dear, beautiful, sweet one.
We see the Light in you.
Blessed Be, Quinn River Shean!
Beautiful, Jen! I'm sorry I missed it.
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