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Saturday, July 22, 2023

My New Great Niece- Welcome

ice cream birthday cake, vegan, gluten-free

My new great niece, Ellie Marie, is one month old and in our tradition, that is when we have a baby naming ceremony to announce her name formally and say some prayers and blessings for her good health and entrance into the community.
read on about the party 

selective focus photography of white flowers beside lighted candle on table

This baby naming was not done by a clergy which is often the case. Instead the parents hosted a family dinner, looked online for a guide for the ceremony and did their own ceremony in their lovely dining room. There were 12 family members present for the ceremony and the dinner. 

white and brown flowers on white table

We had a lovely dinner (everyone brought a dish) and one of my nieces made the beautiful cake! To accommodate everyone (we have 3 gluten-free eaters and 1 vegan eater (me), one of nieces made a gluten-free vegan ice cream cake using coconut plant-based ice cream.

round challah , braided bread
The baby's mother, also a neice, made this beautiful braided challah bread



pink roses and white baby breath


I asked the parents if I could put Ellie Marie's photo on the blog, and they preferred for me not to publish her photo-thus no photo of the adorable baby! I understand!

brown bear plush toy



22 comments:

  1. What a lovely, thoughtful occasion -- and a gorgeous table, too! Welcome to the world, Ellie Marie!

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  2. What a lovely family tradition. Karen (Back Road Journal)

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  3. What a wonderful tradition! Congratulations on the new addition to your family. May she have a very happy life ahead of her. Enjoy those baby snuggles!

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  4. Love the family tradition.
    Congrats to the new addition to your family!

    Hugs and blessings, Judee

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  5. Congratulations to you and your family, Judee!

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  6. The table is beautiful to celebrate the newest family member. I agree with the parents as I never share photos of people. Just my little quirk. Congratulations!

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  7. Mazl Tov Judee. Love the way you and your family honored your newest member. Table look lovely and congrats.

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  8. Congratulations for the new member!.......Abrazotes, Marcela

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  9. What a lovely tradition! Welcome to the world, Ellie Marie.

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  10. Mazel Tov! May Ellie enjoy a long and wonderful life!

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  11. It sounds like a lovely event.

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  12. I love how the family worked with the gf and vg foods. That's a wonderful thing.

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  13. Welcome to the universe! May she bring sunshine and joy to all who meet her :)

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  14. Congrats to you and the family! This sounds like it was a great event, and a wonderful way to welcome the new addition.

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  15. What a beautiful celebration! Welcome, sweet Ellie Marie!

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  16. How pretty! What a beautiful way to welcome her!

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  17. That's a very cute cake for the baby's naming ceremony. I always love your table decor and the flower arrangements you share. Blessings to the little one.

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  18. A wonderful tradition.
    Many congratulations on the new addition to your family.

    All the best Jan
    https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/

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  19. Congratulations on the new baby!

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  20. Aw, congratulations! And what a lovely tradition! Everything looks so beautiful, especially the cake! And it was so thoughtful that there was a dessert for you to enjoy too. 🎉💗

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