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



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22 comments:

  1. annoJuly 22, 2023 at 1:03 PM

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

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  2. AnonymousJuly 22, 2023 at 3:14 PM

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

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  3. LoriJuly 22, 2023 at 4:39 PM

    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. Christine @ Run Plant BasedJuly 22, 2023 at 10:17 PM

    Such a great tradition and lovely setting.

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  5. Veronica LeeJuly 22, 2023 at 10:54 PM

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

    Hugs and blessings, Judee

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  6. Angie's RecipesJuly 22, 2023 at 11:27 PM

    Congratulations to you and your family, Judee!

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  7. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJuly 23, 2023 at 4:16 AM

    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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  8. Nancy Andres at Colors 4 HealthJuly 23, 2023 at 11:12 AM

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

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  9. foodtravelandwineJuly 23, 2023 at 12:28 PM

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

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  10. Marie SmithJuly 23, 2023 at 2:05 PM

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

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  11. eJuly 23, 2023 at 5:09 PM

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

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  12. Kathy GJuly 23, 2023 at 9:16 PM

    It sounds like a lovely event.

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  13. The Happy WhiskJuly 23, 2023 at 10:33 PM

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

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  14. Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com)July 24, 2023 at 3:06 AM

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

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  15. Victor S E MoubarakJuly 24, 2023 at 3:41 AM

    God bless.

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  16. David @ Spicedblog.comJuly 24, 2023 at 7:12 AM

    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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  17. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeJuly 24, 2023 at 8:24 AM

    What a beautiful celebration! Welcome, sweet Ellie Marie!

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  18. JeanieJuly 24, 2023 at 2:38 PM

    How pretty! What a beautiful way to welcome her!

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  19. BalvinderJuly 24, 2023 at 3:09 PM

    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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  20. AnonymousJuly 25, 2023 at 6:04 PM

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

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

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  21. Mae TravelsJuly 29, 2023 at 9:00 AM

    Congratulations on the new baby!

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  22. The Tote TroveAugust 2, 2023 at 9:52 PM

    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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