Madisyn's First Communion-What a Blessed Weekend

Madisyn made her First Communion yesterday.  It was such a beautiful mass and our priest gave the best homily ever; he had all the kids (and everyone else) laughing.  Madi was asked to bring up the Chalice along with other kids who brought up all the items to help set the altar.  It was perfect in every way.  As Dave and I stood behind her as she received communion for the very first time; I got a lump in my throat and struggled to hold back the tears.  I am so proud of her.  Today we had brunch at our house to celebrate; it was a great day. 

 Headed into church!

 Madi with our priest, Father Dave.  He is great and we just love the parish we belong to. 

 Madi with Grandma and Grandpa Reed

 So proud of our beautiful girl

 Hattie looking super cool in her mama's shades

 Madi and Grandma Hoverson

 Madi and Grandpa & Grandma Hoverson

 Madi and her Godparents

 Godparents and Fr. Dave

 Our little family-I love how Grace has her arm around Wy in this picture

 And I love how in this one she's holding him; I didn't realize it at the time. 

 She's official

 The Reeds

 Party decorations

 Favors

 Grandma Hoverson made another beautiful cake

 This girl was THRILLED with all the wonderful gifts she received and couldn't believe how much money she got!

 Thank you Grandma & Grandpa!

 Hugs from Great Grandma Welter

Madi and her beautiful cake

 

We also snuck in a little birthday celebration for Dave's dad who's birthday is on Wednesday.  The kids had fun helping Grandpa blow out his candles and were very happy to help enjoy his yummy birthday cake and ice cream.  Happy Birthday Jim/Grandpa!

 I missed the two oldest grandkids, Madi and Carter, in this one.

 Helping Grandpa blow out the candles.  Grandma grabbed a 0 instead of a 9 but Grandpa thought that was ok:)

 Wy and Grandpa are pretty good buddies

 I love this picture, both of them mid bite

Grandpa looking at the cards the kids made him