Addison's First Communion

At the 5 PM Mass this last Saturday, April 26, Addison celebrated her First Communion in front of my parents, Chris' parents and her Great Grandma Pat (and our family, of course). She was the first of 6 total kids during this Mass and she did great. She took the body and blood of Christ like a pro. She is already looking forward to being able to go to Church and participate in Holy Communion instead of crossing her arms.

Addison's comment afterwards, "Daddy, I liked the Blood of Christ."

She is one funny girl.

We celebrated with a grill out and cake and ice cream. We gave Addison a little bracelet from Stands of Grace with her favorite colors, purple. Grandma Bet and Grandpa Bill gave her a cross necklace, something she will cherish forever. The only problem is, Addison doesn't want to ruin the Borsheims box and bow it came in! And Chris' parents gave her a giftcard to Parables, bracelets and a book. She was thankful for all the nice things family gave her. My question is, what do you give boys on their First Communion. (Jill, help me out on this one as you will go first! :) ).

It was a beautiful day and moment for Addison, something she can cherish forever. Congratulations Addison!

The kids with Grandma Bet and Grandpa Bill (my parents) and Asher, the ham!

The kids with Great Grandma Pat, Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Bob

Addison and her free cake (it was free because they lost my order and made this one up in 10 minutes! Tasted the same though!).

Alivia's First Communion

Today Alivia accepted the sacrament of her First Communion at Saint Columbkille Catholic Church. After much confusion, she had it at the 9am Mass. Although it was not our preference (since the invitations to family were sent out for 2pm, food for 2pm, etc.), it turned out to work out better with fewer kids going through it (I believe there were 7 kids).

Alivia was dressed in her white dress, white veil, white tights, and hair curled. She was so adorable and so nervous as we sat in the front row and waited for her to go first. She accepted the Body of Christ and nearly dropped the Blood of Christ (okay, must start practicing with Addison now on passing me the wine in a wine glass). Let's just say Alivia probably will not accept the Blood of Christ for some time now. It was a beautiful moment, choked me up watching her. It seemed like yesterday that Alivia, at 4 or 5 pounds, was baptized. Now, nearly 8 years old, is accepting Communion. This is only a small step in her life in Faith, but such a big, memorable one.

Afterwards, Grandma Kathy, Grandpa Bob, Grandma Pat, Grandma Bet and Grandpa Bill came back to the house for cake and some of Alivia's favorites. I know, weird to have cake at 10, but remember, we thought Alivia was doing this at 2pm until Thursday afternoon. Too late to change the menu then, at least for me.

It was a beautiful day that could not be dampened by the rain. May Alivia continue to grow in her faith as she continues her journey with God.

Putting on a bracelet we have made for her from Believe4ever. Message me for information. She is amazing!

She is 7 right?! I had to get married to get something in a Borsheims Box!! (from Grandma Bet and Grandpa Bill)

Alivia read every card. She received a Bible from Grandma Pat (and wore a necklace that Grandma Pat got from her Mother that was from Rome and is beautiful!), A beautiful music box from Grandpa Bob and Grandma Kathy along with a cute bracelet with a butterfly charm, and a cross necklace from Grandma Bet and Grandpa Bill. Oh, and Addison made her a card. :)

Meanwhile, Addison the cat, crawled in Pippa's bed. :)