John and Tina Plus Three: First Holy Communion

Monday, May 18, 2009

First Holy Communion

Congratulations to Olivia for making her

First Holy Communion.

The Mass was complete chaos. There were a ton of people and the first mass ran late so we didn't get to have a practice run.

Olivia with Father Francisco.

Me and Liv after Mass

There were so many kids making their First Communion they had to split them into the Spanish Mass and the English Mass. This picture isn't even half of the kids, not to mention we cut off half of this group. Sorry this was the best picture we took.

Olivia in front of the alter.

We had a luncheon at our house after church.

Jassy was a doll. No tantrums!

My family was very generous and Liv got lots of gifts and money. Grandma & Grandpa and John & I got her a bike.

Martha, Pat, and Mema. Pat partied to hard and hurt her shoulder.

I decorated the house really cute for the luncheon, however this picture of one of tables looks like a mess.

Olivia with a cake from Grandma and Grandpa.

It was such a busy weekend but so much fun seeing family everyday. Thanks for all the support. We love you!

3 comments:

MandiMay 18, 2009 at 2:16 PM
That is so great. She looks so beautiful!
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KickButtMommyMay 20, 2009 at 10:34 AM
congratulations beautiful girl!
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Danielle and MichaelMay 20, 2009 at 6:16 PM
What a busy busy weekend. You did a fantastic job "HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST" I was glad to help and I love having such a great new family and spending time with them is a blast. I think you pulled everything off to a T.. T lol
Luv ya
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Liv-The Drama Queen

Liv is really smart. She loves going to school and hanging out with her friends. She is really excited about learning to play the Recorder this year. She is a huge "Smarty Pants" and has a come-back to everything I say. She helps me out a ton with the two little ones, who both admire everything about her. She tells really, really, really long stories (sometimes I have to remind myself to be patient.) She acts every detail out and changes her voice for the different characters in her story. She has a talent for getting anyone around her all hyped and rawled up. The house is usually quiet until Liv arrives. She is such a "Drama Queen." She spends most of her time making the two little ones re-enact a movie that they just watched. I think she is going to be a Movie Director or a Teacher when she grows up.

DayDay aka Prince Charming

Damon is a real sweetheart. We call him DayDay for short. He is a very sensitive guy and is tuned into everyone's feelings. He tries very hard not to hurt anyone and really wants everyone around him to be happy. He loves to cuddle and gives the best "Bear Hugs." He's already embrassed to hold my hand or kiss me in public. He doesn't love going to school but is really good at it and tested above grade level. He is a "home-body," crowds and a lot of noise over-whelm him. He loves wearing soft clothes and would stay in his jammies all day if I let him. He can memorize a movie after watching it just once. He quotes lines from movies and even uses them in the right context. He is always making us laugh and is quite "The Charmer."

The King & Queen

I have been a stay-at-home Mom for almost 10 years. I love being a wife and a mom. I am very blessed to be able to stay at home. I really, really, really love my life and my home! The kids are amazing and being able to watch them grow is so much fun. They change everyday. I love making crafts and cards. Photography is a hobby that I am still learning and I spend a lot of my time reading and learning new techniques as well as learning Photoshop. I should say that I spend most of the time trying to figure out my damn camera!!!

John is a brillant man. He is self-employed and has many talents. Taking out the trash is not one of them, but I love him anyway. John enjoys watching sports and plays football whenever he gets a chance. He is an amazing dancer and is always the center of attention at a party. His son is his protege.

Chloe-Puppy Royalty

Chloe is the puppy Santa Claus brought for the kids this past Christmas. She is an Imperial Shih-Tzu. She was abandoned by her mother and then was raised by a Persian Cat. When she first came home she even meowed. Now days she spends most of her days "cat napping" and sitting on the back of the couch looking out the window. She is very playful and hates to be left alone. Her hobbies include hanging out the window of a moving vehicle and playing with her boyfriend-Mugsy. She is spoiled beyond belief and acts like "Royalty."