We woke up knowing this day was going to be special. In fact, Audriana went to bed last night saying how excited she was for the day to finally get here! Her dress and veil were pressed and hanging in her closet...her shoes and tights were laid out and ready to be put on...we had her hair in curlers and her nails painted....all in preperation for her big event. We all remember our First Communion...and I knew Audriana would remember this day, too, so I wanted it to be ultra-special for her. We could not be more proud of our sweet daughter today as receives 2 more sacraments - First Eucharist and Confirmation, as well as renewing her Baptismal vows. Bishop Cupich presided over the mass, which definitely gave everyone a sense of just how important this event was.
All the kids made banners that Joan had hung in the Church. It really made the atmosphere feel so special!
Audriana and Bishop Cupich.
24 kids....2 Sacraments....Confirmation and First Eucharist!Congratulations kids! Nice job!
Audriana and Joan Leeds, director of religious education at Our Lady of Fatima Parish....what a great lady...so much "pomp and circumstance"...she was a great teacher for the kids!
Aunt Virginia and Audriana.
Audriana and her friend, Derek Chaves. His mom Liz and I have become friends as our kids go to Sunday school together! : )
Bishop Cupich confirming Audriana.....what a special moment! It's hard to see here, but she is holding her Baptismal candle, and has her Godparents behind her.
Our little family...
Audriana and Aunt Kristi.....she doesn't miss any event or get together with the girls.....she's such an amazing sister. Love her!
Tres Leche cake!
We are so proud of you, Audriana!
A beautiful veil, too!
Audriana and her Godparents...Dave and Kathleen Keeney. They drove over from Brier to be here for her special day...we've got such a close and amazing family!
Mom and Jay with Audriana
Audriana was making sure Sofia was paying attention to this event....I heard her say a few times that she would be doing this in 3 more years and would probably be wearing this dress and veil. Very sweet.
Audriana and Joan Leeds, director of religious education at Our Lady of Fatima Parish....what a great lady...so much "pomp and circumstance"...she was a great teacher for the kids!
Aunt Virginia and Audriana. 
Audriana and her friend, Derek Chaves. His mom Liz and I have become friends as our kids go to Sunday school together! : )
Bishop Cupich confirming Audriana.....what a special moment! It's hard to see here, but she is holding her Baptismal candle, and has her Godparents behind her. 
Our little family...
Audriana and Aunt Kristi.....she doesn't miss any event or get together with the girls.....she's such an amazing sister. Love her!
Tres Leche cake!Martin had this cake at another event earlier this year and once he tasted the cake, he recruited the lady who made it to make one for Audriana's First Communion. She did a great job and we all loved the cake!
We had Mom and Jay, Dave and Kathleen, and Kristi come over to the house at 2pm for cake and gifts. She received many wonderful gifts: a rosary, a Catholic childrens Bible, a charm bracelet, some charms, a St Christopher medal (charm), a 1st Communion bible, a 1st Communion picture frame, a bracelet and ring set and many nice cards of congratulations. She was also excited to receive Uncle Todd and Aunt Pam's card, which also contained a check for her to buy something special for herself. She decided that we should use it to open up a saving account so she could save up for an Ipod Touch.
We had Mom and Jay, Dave and Kathleen, and Kristi come over to the house at 2pm for cake and gifts. She received many wonderful gifts: a rosary, a Catholic childrens Bible, a charm bracelet, some charms, a St Christopher medal (charm), a 1st Communion bible, a 1st Communion picture frame, a bracelet and ring set and many nice cards of congratulations. She was also excited to receive Uncle Todd and Aunt Pam's card, which also contained a check for her to buy something special for herself. She decided that we should use it to open up a saving account so she could save up for an Ipod Touch.
We are so proud of you, Audriana!
A beautiful veil, too!
Audriana and her Godparents...Dave and Kathleen Keeney. They drove over from Brier to be here for her special day...we've got such a close and amazing family!
Mom and Jay with Audriana
Audriana was making sure Sofia was paying attention to this event....I heard her say a few times that she would be doing this in 3 more years and would probably be wearing this dress and veil. Very sweet.
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