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First Communion Forgetfulness & MEM

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I just have to say it is a good thing that God knows we make mistakes because I COMPLETELY forgot about the Friday night rehearsal for The B Man’s First Communion.

Thankfully he had already practiced his reading, as well as how to line up and receive the host, the previous Sunday at the retreat they had for all the children.

And instead of re-rehearsing he was out with his family, including his Grandma and Grandpa that he does not get to see enough, having a Cajun dinner and dancing to Cajun music.

“When in Rome…”, right?  Plus, I’m guessing The Big Man upstairs would most certainly approve…

outside of the restaurant (this also serves as my “three on the fourth” photo for this month…)

Of course I say he had a “Cajun” dinner when in reality he had a pizza while the adults ate crawfish.  But you know what I mean…

The next morning I suddenly, somehow remembered that he should have been at church the previous evening, as we were all getting ready for the REAL THING.

Oh well.

It still went wonderfully and he is now “in the club” so to speak.  It is so very special to me that he can now receive the body of Christ during mass.

And wow, doesn’t he look sharp?!

I am so glad my parents were able to be here to celebrate this so special event with him.

After the mass and some celebratory cake and hot dogs (yes, in that order…) Tim and I headed to Houston for the festivities for his company.

I took NO pictures except for this one out of our hotel room window.

There was a picture of him and I all dressed up, taken by a photographer (a la prom pictures) but the hotel staff threw it away. Jerks. 🙁  And no, it did not include my hot shoes (it was not a full body shot).  So sorry, no pics of the shoes but I did wear them well and most importantly, did NOT trip.

We are already back and my parents have left.  This week is full of teacher appreciation and birthday prep for my almost 5-year old.  He wants a Lego-themed party so Pinterest, here I come!

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Comments

  2. Awww. Such a special day! He looks all grown up in his suit. Love it. And yes, I think dinner with the grandparents trumps a SECOND rehearsal. 😉
    Congratulations to The B Man! 🙂

  3. Aww loved the dressed up shots and the one of the three of them!

    That’s too bad about the hotel staff, I wanted to see you all dressed up. I’m sure you looked gorgeous though!

  7. Oh he is so handsome!! And what a weekend you had – I’m sad I don’t get to see a picture of you and your amazing shoes!!!

    Good luck with the Lego party – we threw one for Tommy last year for his 5th (its like a little boys rite of passage!!) I have a few fun ideas on my pinterest boards (including really cute chocolate covered marshmallows made to look like minifig heads that were a big hit!!)

    Happy Monday!!

  9. Congrats to your son (and to you and your hubby) on his first communion.

    It sounds like you had a nice weekend!

  12. I would SO love to eat Cajun food and dance to Cajun music! And hot dogs after mass sounds just about right to me.

    He looks oh-so-dapper!

  13. That sounds like a super busy weekend. And you passed right through and did not even say “Hi!”?! I guess I forgive you. 🙂

    He looks super sharp and super grown up.

  18. Congratulations on such an exciting day. And he is one handsome young man.

    PS. Happy to hear you succeeded in such high-heeled hotness!

  19. We all forget things…. it’s what’s makes us special. 🙂

    Or that is what I tell myself.