Second, Third, Fourth .......look at FHC

We had a great day, and weekend for that matter. The whole thing was a little surreal. I am still in afterglow and/or shock from it all. What a wonderful time for our family. After Mass, dh heard Two say, "I can breathe better after receiving Christ."

The morning started off well. Two and Three were beaming with excitement. Bellies full, they headed out early with dh who had volunteered to help with herding the cats keeping the children focused. The rest of us at the house were excited that this day had finally arrived and we were all dressed and ready to go--early even; when I told One to go out and start the car. He came back in with a panicked look on his face saying that the suburban would not start. Whaaat!!???! "Mom, did you hear me? The sub is just clicking... not starting!" Fab-U-lous! Of all days... Heart pounding, and stress sweating begin.... Thankfully Lolo and GS had come up for the celebration so there was a sane and calm voice in the crowd that suggested we all pile on top of each other into their rental car and blast. Oh, yeah, good idea--thanks.. We weren't really late, just too late to sit up front, or sit anywhere for that matter, until we spied a familiar and kind face in the crowd that motioned to us to their pew where they made room for us. (Thanks again, friends..) My heart was calmed and sweat gone (aren't you glad to know??)

We were blessed that One was able to serve at the FHC Mass. (As an aside, let me just say right here and RIGHT now, I love, love, love seeing altar boys in cassocks, as opposed to those robe like things.)

The Mass was beautiful and the homily excellent. I wish we could have sat closer to actually see the boys receive Jesus -Body,Blood, Soul and Divinity-- but I was truthfully just thankful we were there and not banging on our neighbor's door in a heart pounding, stress induced sweaty panic lookin' for a ride.

Here are a few shots from the day.. and let me just preface this by saying that my boys DO NOT enjoy having their pictures taken unless it involves a certain level of goofiness as seen below:

What up with the looks here??!!? We decided that maybe fresh air might help the situation, so we headed for the grotto outside...

See what threats and bribery a little fresh air will do?
Okay, well, I tried.....