A California family wanted more than just a party to mark their daughter’s graduation—they wanted something meaningful. This story offers a glimpse of how any milestone can be honored with heart, intention, and personal ritual.

This baby blessing ceremony honouring Franki’s transition from infancy to toddlerhood was simple, intimate and deeply intentional. Read to learn about how it connected everyone present — across generations, spiritual beliefs, time and space - in a meaningful way.

As humans, we crave meaning, connection and community. Done well, ritual and ceremony offer us all of these, while integrating transition and equipping us for the next stage of our life journey.