First Communion

Catching up on a bunch of stuff around here. First communion was several weeks ago but here are the pictures! Daisy, in the same dress Fiona wore a few years back:

It was made by Janet at Heirloom Embroidery, when I was looking for a dress that didn't look like something you'd wear to your quinceanera.

Here, Fr. Miguel gives a homily to Daisy and her fellow first communicant, all by themselves on the steps to the sanctuary. The bishop had him slated to talk about the annual appeal (money) but he wanted to be sure to include the girls. This was the best way. The best.

Daisy with Miss Bridget from school. At the party afterwards, I looked around and was stunned by how many strong women have taken Daisy into their hearts--Bridget, two sisters from the parish, her godmother, and so on. It's really heartening.

Here's Daisy again with Fr. Miguel after mass was finished. I love that vestment. Note that the veil is gone. It worked so well in Fiona's hair and NOT in Daisy's.

It's all so sweet and cute. She didn't throw up in the pew (at the second reading she looked at me like maybe it was coming). She did well. All was well. And there was lemon cake.