First Communion

As the days grew closer for Ellie to celebrate her First Holy Communion, she began to get very excited.  She talked often about how she couldn't wait to be like every one else and be able to go to communion every time ... and I'm sure she was very excited for all the family to join us for the weekend as well.

She was thrilled to put on her white dress, new shoes and the beaded headband that I wore when Bill and I married.  She doesn't normally like to dress up, but for this she was even excited to have me fix her  hair and spend time making sure she looked just right for all the pictures that would be taken.

She patiently stood for all the family photos. Each grouping containing different members, but always her in the middle.  Yet as you can see in the photo above, she smiled most broadly when it was over and we were celebrating with Father Luke and Father Jerry.  She was just glowing in her achievement.

And to know that when it was over she could come home to presents and cake!  That made her even happier!