Sunday, April 22, 2012

Steppin' Out Sunday: First Communion

This Sunday, we stepped out for a very special occasion: Isabelle's first Communion.  
She was surrounded by her whole family, including Shawn's parents who flew in 
from Arizona just to witness this most blessed event.  We dressed our little girl up in 
a traditional white dress and veil, cried tears of joy as she and her classmates received 
their sacrament.  It was a beautiful day filled with love, giving us all a deep, 
spiritual fulfillment.  I can not wait to share more photos and stories with all of you from 
this most glorious day.  I hope that you are all having an amazing weekend!






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25 comments:

Nessa said...

What a blessed day.

Caitlin A. said...

Aw, what'd she pick as a confirmation name? :) Congrats to her (and you)!

Diana said...

Wow! What a beautiful family! Looks like you guys had an amazing day. Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier :)

Hilary@BabyMooHoo said...

so sweet that her whole family was there!  i love your dress, you guys look great :)

ashley stauffer said...

what a beautiful special day! you have such a sweet family, hun. and i love that cream sweater, it's gorgeous.

Jessika Ahlberg said...

congrats! beautiful family as well.  i love your dress..and hers :)

Olivia said...

It truly was!  Such a special moment for her!

Olivia said...

Thank you!!  You too!

Olivia said...

Thank you ma'am!  She was so happy to have everyone there for her special day!

Olivia said...

Thank you!!  That sweater actually belonged to my great grandmother, I've had it since high school.  I think the word is SO overused, but it is for real "vintage":)

Olivia said...

Thank you!!  She calls it her "wedding dress":)

Olivia said...

Thank you!!  And look at you with the Catholic dogma knowledge!  She'll make her confirmation in high school, that's when she gets to pick the name.  Mine was Bridget:)

Caitlin A. said...

Hahaha what can I say, my maiden name was Sullivan, it's in our blood! But see, I mixed up confirmation and first communion so I'm not as knowledgeable as I seem! :) I was never confirmed but I always liked the name Bridget as well!

Sara said...

Belle looks so beautiful. I hope you all had a lovely day of celebration.

Deanna Fike said...

belle looks so beautiful! and how wonderful that your family flew to help celebrate with you all!

Lucy The Valiant said...

Oh! She looks so gorgeous! What a special day!

Marie V said...

How sweet! Isabelle is just so beautiful and looking at your smiley faces it seems you had a fabulous and special time all together. 
Have a lovely week Olivia! 

Jodi Hall said...

Aww how sweet! Such a great day! She has the sweetest smile. Thats so great your family was there. :)  I hope you have a wonderful week :) 

Olivia said...

Thank you!!  She is truly beautiful inside and out!

Olivia said...

Thank you!!  We were SO happy that they were able to come for such a special event!  Having them there made it even more amazing!

Olivia said...

Thank you!!  It was a beautiful day!

Olivia said...

Thank you, friend!!  It was a very special time together for sure!

Olivia said...

Thank you!!  Her smile says it all, doesn't it?

Vanessa said...

Such a special day! And the whole family looks amazing, like always.

Olivia said...

Thank you, sweet lady!!  Not too often I manage to get us all in one photos so I really treasure those!