First Communion

Just a few detail shots of a cousins First Communion photos from this week.

The Bible belonged to G's great (maybe another great) grandfather. Very special.


Love the shoes!

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We've been busy enjoying spring out our house... blessed with many, many days of beautiful spring weather has spoiled us! Easter was great - sunny and warm. In the 7 or so years we have been here I don't remember a nicer Easter weekend, weather-wise.

Jack was so excited to dress up for Easter and he sported some really cool penny loafers.Addie looking WAY too old! Oh my.


She loves, loves dogs and especially enjoys taking care of and playing with our neighbor's dog, Lily and Spencer. I think this is a telling photo of Addie and the dogs --- she is quite the leader!

More later -- we just love being outside when the weather is nice. The light is getting so lovely in the evenings and the trees are starting to bud. A great time for photos!

A big ol' family!

The weather was perfect (well, a bit sunny actually) on Saturday afternoon for a large family photo - 16 grandkids, 7 siblings, 7 spouses to those siblings and one VERY HAPPY Mimi who was celebrating a big birthday. What a fun surprise!!

We put Mimi in the center of all the grandkids - took several serious/nice shots and then I asked them to get silly. My favorites are Mimi -so glad she got into it- and the guy on the left standing in the front - love his expression! Once we were done with the large group I spotted some of the kids piled up on the picnic table. The older guys were chillin' and so all the grandkids got together again for one last casual group shot. I'll save the 30+ person group shots for the family - thank goodness you guys were easy-going and fun! Thanks so much.

12 weeks old

Sweet little Miss C had her debut in front of the camera today and tried really, really hard to enjoy her session. She has a bad case of reflux and it has been a bit challenging according to mom and dad. She was happy for a bit - her favorite spot to make her happy... the changing table! Then, she was mad, mad. Dad claims she has a temper and blames it on her beautiful red hair!! She will outgrow it -- you guys are doing such a great job. Being a new parent is NOT easy!!

Cool tidbit --- Miss C shares the same birthday as her triplet cousins! Her grandparent's 4 grandkids share the same birthday -- I bet that doesn't happen very often!

I think we captured some great shots... here are some happy ones!
Hanging out on her changing table:

She did some great talking to Mama:
Smiles outside:

Kisses outside:


Same shot, one in black and white, one in color... a bit different cropping... I like them both!

Thanks so much for having me over. I hope I am lucky enough to see Miss C grow over the next few years!

Happy Easter!