We have had quite a lovely, though busy, past few weeks. Our homeschooling group had its annual May Crowning late in the month. I have written about it in the past. This year was quite special for our family as Christopher was a First Communicant and was able to wear his FHC clothing along with the other boys and girls who were receiving this year.
Here he is holding his new rosary made by Kimberlee. (Shameless plug: Kimberlee's work is absolutely gorgeous. You will not be disappointed by anything you order from her.) After Mass, we have a rosary procession to the statue of Our Lady which is up the hill, in the woods. Christopher led the first decade for our group. It was just so very sweet.
Every year one of the first communicants is chosen randomly to crown Our Lady. Chris had been hoping to be able to have the honor and he was delighted when he came up with the long straw.
My mom and Mary
All the flowers left by the children
Christopher's First Holy Communion went so beautifully. It really was a perfect day. He woke much earlier than I did and when I asked him why, hetold me that he was too excited to sleep. He said his rosary while waiting for the rest of us to awaken. After Mass, we had a party at the beach with a few families of friends and his grandparents. The weather held up nicely and all the children had such a fun time. I always make far too much food for these types of events so we had plenty of meat, salad and vegetables to last us through the rest of the week. :)
We have been working on his FHC notebook for several months, a page every so often. It was completed and we brought it to the party for his guests to see. I hope to post photos of it in the sidebar as soon as I get a chance.
We are so proud of and happy for you, Christopher!
