Showing posts with label First Holy Communion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label First Holy Communion. Show all posts

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Joseph Made His First Holy Communion!


On April 19th, Joseph made his First Holy Communion.  He was so excited and ready, and even though the weather wasn't the greatest, he had a big scratch on his nose and poison ivy on his arm, it was a wonderful day!
At the time he was 7 years old.

Such a handsome little man.

Waiting to go to the 2:00 Mass.

Look at that face!

It had been raining a lot, so it was very sloppy outside.

Joseph and his cakes.

Ready to get in the procession line.

After Mass, with Fr. Jack, who gave him his First Communion.

Ornery photo bomber!

Joseph and Grandma Brungardt.

With Grandpa and Grandma Klingele.

All comfy for the party with his godmother, Aunt Laurie.

Time to eat the delicious dinner made by Uncle Al.

He opened a lot of special gifts.

This was definitely the most creative gift: a homemade crucifix made for him by his sister, Anne!

Monday, June 30, 2014

A Godchild's First Holy Communion

After attending the family wedding in Hays, we came back in time for the First Holy Communion of Dimitri, Dan's godson.  A First Holy Communion is always special, and this was no exception.  In the evening, we went over to the Fernando house to celebrate.
Dan and his godson, Dimitri.

Kids played.

Go, Joseph!

Bubble machine!

The girls.

Pizza time!

Dimitri sang his First Holy Communion song for all of us.

Our kids watched from the stairs, while Chiara joined in.

All the kids checked out Dimitri's beautiful cake.  Don't worry, Anthony did not poke any fingers in!

Friday, June 14, 2013

The Rest of May

In the middle of May, we went to the First Holy Communion of Dan's niece.  During the Mass, the tornado sirens went off twice, so it was quite exciting and memorable.  Thank goodness, no actual tornado! 

Isabella, Olivia, Anne, and Catherine.

The kids were all happy to see Grandma.

Dan with his nephew, Balthaser.

Dan's brother's family with Fr. Sam Pinkerton.


Catherine has been working on Science, even after we were all done with the rest of school.  It is nice because she can focus on it more.  
Catherine with her lentil "forest," that she grew from lentils we got at the grocery store.



One evening an airplane began to swoop down low over our property and then fly just over the trees to the north, then make a big loop around and come again, each time moving a bit more west.  It was a cropduster working on a field across the road to the north of us.  The kids loved watching the airplane and it was like having our own private air show!  Here's a short video of one of the passes the pilot made over our house:





 One day, all of a sudden, I realized I wasn't sure where Anthony was.  After a search, this is where we found him:
Time for a snooze.


A picture of our grotto, with the irises blooming in front and the roses behind:

 Now, with kids in the picture:


 The kids playing at the playhouse:


Anne and Anthony:


At the end of May, I took a few pictures of a storm that was rapidly approaching.
From the front yard.

From the deck.

After the storm, it was all clear and sunny:
Hanging out on the railing.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

First Communion Celebration

After Dominic and Anne made their First Holy Communion, everyone came back to our house for a party! 

One last pic of the twins in their finery outside of our house.

Dan's brother grilled chicken, brats, hotdogs, and ham steaks cut from the biggest ham I have ever bought.

The girls were excited to play together and drink pop.

The cake with matching cupcakes.

There was lots of chalk drawing.
And bike riding, and talking to Grandma.

And baby watching.

And gift opening.

And time with grandparents.
What a great day for Anne and Dominic!

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

First Holy Communion For Dominic And Anne!

In mid-April, the twins made their First Holy Communion.  What a wonderful and glorious day!

Dressed and ready for their big moment.

They were so very excited that this day had finally come!

Dominic looked handsome in his suit.

Anne, with my wedding veil.

Our resident superhero livened up the photo taking session.

Okay, now we are definitely ready.

I get to post double the pictures since there are two of them, you know.  :)

Proud Mom and Dad.

Anne and Dominic wait to get into their spot in line.

Last pic before Mass.

After their First Holy Communion Mass.

The twins with Dan's mom.

With my parents.

Dominic with his godfather.

Our family.