crazy day part 02: first communion

This hectic Saturday almost 3 weeks ago was pretty darn special. Tayt being miniature prom king and Austyn receiving her First Communion. Austyn loves dresses in any size, shape, or form so she was pretty tickled to wear Lia's handmade dress. (no, I did not make it. a friend of ours had her mother make it. and we love it!) And she also was able to wear my Mom's wedding veil (courtesy of Casey). She really looked so nice!

Lia sang in the choir (bottom left, right by the organ)

Peyton helped serve

daddy's girl

Mass for First Communion began at 7pm. The class was ready to be done. Austyn was not very willing to take photos :(

We are very blessed to have Father H with us. Every time we catch rumor of priests being moved around our diocese, I cringe at the thought of him possibly leaving. I think he may be with us for some time...and that is sincerely my hope! He does a great job with everything!

18/52

"a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013"

Peyton: growing into a fine young man.
Lia: all her own.
Austyn: diva.
Tayt: curious.
Nash: adventurer.
Drew: all up in that sand.
Meg: so much going on in those amazing eyes.

17/52

"a photo of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013"

Peyton: last minute. not impressed.
Lia: serious.
Austyn: as girly as possible playing in the dirt.
Tayt: stop it.
Nash: doesn't everyone watch cartoons naked...
Drew: excuse the trash.
Meg: round.

crazy day part 01: miniature prom king (and dancing)

We like tradition around here and apparently have another tradition in the making. Peyton was miniature prom king quite a few years ago now, and Tayt was lucky enough to be put on the ballot and voted for this year. Let me tell you... he was. a. ham! That kid is going to be trouble, no doubt! He filled the role with ease, obviously.

This was toward the end of the night. Both kids had enough by this point. Not once did T break form. He had this smile on at all times for any and all cameras. He went with the closed mouth smile this day... amazing!

and of course, Aunt Casey and Aunt Pigg had to come watch too :) he was glad to have them along!