First Holy Communion

Yesterday was a tremendously special and memorable day.  Simone received her First Holy Communion at St. Theresa's Church.  We felt especially blessed to share it with so many good friends and family members, but for those who weren't able to join us, here is the review. 

First, getting dressed on the big day.  Knowing it would be a hectic day, we made sure everything was completely ready and staged in her room.  Mommy dutifully steamed both Simone's AND her American girl doll's white communion dresses the night before.


 

Simone's dress and veil.  We looked long and hard for a beautiful dress that wasn't "too itchy".  As much as Simone loves to dress up, texture and comfort aren't negotiable to her. 

The perfect shoe with delicate kitten heel.  Again, comfort was key and these were a winner in that department. 

Simone also decided she wanted to wear gloves, and of course, the requisite cross necklace.  

All dressed and ready to go!

St. Theresa's Church.  Unfortunately, we didn't have the warmest and sunniest of days, but given the forecast we were very grateful that we didn't get any rain!

Inside the church waiting to begin.  Simone needed to arrive an hour early for her class pictures, so we waited quite a while.  By the time it started, the church was standing room only.  There were over 70 children receiving communion with her.

The Communion program.

Simone's name in the program.

The offertory gifts.

Processing into church-- all of the children walked in two by two.

Processing out of church at the end.

An extra yummy cake -- two layers -- at Simone's insistence.  We used the same bakery that made Simone's birthday cake last year.  She makes the most delicious strawberry shortcake.

 After mass, we had dinner and party at our house. Simone was so happy to be able to play with her cousins and friends while the adults ate, drank, and made merry.

God bless our precious little lady on her First Holy Communion and ever after!