Paul's First Communion

We had a lovely evening mass during which Paul received his first Holy Communion. Afterwards, we returned to our house for dinner, gifts, cake, and fun. We are so grateful that Paul could celebrate this special day with his godparents, Uncle John and Aunt Kathleen. May God continue to bless Paul!

Christmas mass 2014

Crowned

Kate arrived in the kitchen just now wearing this crown. I have never seen it and have no idea where it came from, but it marks the day well: The last day of school before break (e.g. lots of parties and candy canes) AND jeans day!! (but no holes, wears, tears, rips, stains, penmarks, bleach marks, grass stains, jeggings, loose jean, jeans with chains, jeans with beltloops missing, tight jeans, or white jeans...otherwise your child will promptly receive a pink slip, be sent to Mr. Carpine and parents will be called in a nanosecond to bring you a pair of uniform pants). Merry Christmas!

Kate and Santa

Annual Rotary Christmas breakfast!

Christmas caroling

We did some Christmas caroling with the Mom's group families at a local retirement home on Sunday. Elizabeth played some beautiful piano pieces also. 

 

 

More Caroling

7th annual cookie baking

We had a very nice and busy morning with Nonnie, Kari, Calvin, and also 2 friends who are not pictured who came to spend time with Elizabeth and Hannah (Sophia and Kendall).

Kate (5) Paul (7) Calvin (7) Hannah (9) Eliz (11)

Shoes are out for St Nicholas...

Big day for Paul

Paul made his first Reconciliation yesterday! we celebrated our grace-filled selves w giant ice cream cones. We drove for about two minutes before teasing and fighting ensued, at which point I considered making a u-turn back to the  church, but thats pretty much par for the course...
Paul is excited to receive his first Communion on 12/28 while godparents John and Kathleen are visiting.