Lucia's First Holy Communion

On Sunday, my youngest sister (and goddaughter), Lucy, made her First Holy Communion. She looked lovely, and I was so proud!

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get a photo of her actually receiving the Eucharist because I was in a bad position.

 Afterward we celebrated at Grandma and Grandpa's house with food and a beautiful cake and a joyful day with family.

Congratulations, Little Lucy! We love you!

More Birthday Fun

While we were opening gifts, everybody was keeping up with the NCAA Tournament on TV. We're big basketball fans. And Aidan...he just loves all sports.

Aidan is so happy that Uncle Jacob got a basketball for his birthday!

All the little ones gather around...

And Aidan finds a new fashion statement...a basketball box suit.

When Aidan finds some food he likes, he likes to shove as much of it in his mouth as possible!

Nap time...

and not just for Livi!

"Way up high in the apple tree, 2 little apples smiling at me..."

Aunt Rachie gets Baby Sophie to smile.

Bieber Fever Birthday

 Recently we celebrated Jenny, Jacob and Lucy's birthdays, and we kicked it off with a little Bieber Birthday Cake.

Every grandkid in our family has shared an ice cream moment or two with Grandpa. He's a big cookies and cream fan, and since most of us had our first ice cream with him, that is a favorite among most of the grandkids, too. 

 Aidan ran to the kitchen when Jacob got some ice cream and came back with a GIANT spoon! I love it!