Our sweet, beautiful, wonderful Ella Grace is growing up.
First Communion.
Just as Claire did when she was in 3rd grade, Ella
took her first communion classes at Hope and
prepared to take her first communion on Maundy Thursday.
We are very blessed to share this, and so many other
special moments, with our dear family friends The Liskeys.
Ella and Claire L. took class together and prepared
to celebrate together, just as Claire R. and Katie did.
("big Claire, little Claire" is out!)
Ella was very nervous about the class and the whole
process, but she was also very excited and anxious to learn more.
I am so grateful for our church home. They do such a great
job leading our children, especially the youth pastor, Mark.
I remember how much I loved my youth pastor growing up
and I look forward to my girls having the same relationship.
Class was good, and fun, and silly, and important.
Ella enjoyed it, especially the 'practice' part!
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| Communion practice. Open hand, take bread... |
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| Dip in 'wine'. Ella was all smiles when she made it through the first time. Too cute!! |
As is our family tradition, we had the Liskeys and family over
to our house for a quick dinner and celebration before service.
I can't tell you how grateful I am for their family.
God put these wonderful people in our lives at the perfect time.
We are raising our children together, in love and friendship, with
the same values and faith and goals.
Not only are they great friends and people, they really are
just like family. I can't imagine celebrating any family
milestone without the Liskeys by our side!
Our girls may not always understand or appreciate how
lucky they are, but I know that no matter what happens in
their lives, what friends come and go or what drama appears,
they will always have each other. I am actually grateful
that they go to different schools. It's so nice to have a friend
'on the outside' that just loves you for you!
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| Our beautiful "little girls" |
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| Avery was so sweet and dressed up so nicely for sister's special night. |
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| Our wonderful forever friends! |
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| I just love this picture. So real, and sweet, and special! |
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| Happy girls! |
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| Our beautiful "big girls" |
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| Haha, I love this silly goose! |
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| Praise God for these two! |
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| My family! |
