Butterflies

Rebecca telling Teresa about receiving the Eucharist

"And after I receive Jesus,

I have all these butterflies in my stomach

from all the happiness!"

Shooting hoops

 Since I hurt myself in May, Rebecca has stepped up to be Andrew's sporting buddy.  For being generally disinterested for years, she's finally starting to like it & becoming a competitor.  Fun to watch!

Muchachas locas

Birthday playdate

Had a simply glamorous afternoon with a few of Becca's best buds to celebrate her birthday.

 We couldn't eat the high heel cupcakes they made, but they still complemented their tiaras & boas nicely.

 Serious photo bomb

Every fashion party needs a game of princess, princess, queen.  Right?

Talent Show

Rebecca & her friends sang "Make Your Home In Me" for the talent show.  They were so cute!  For as nervous as she was last year to dance with her BFF Sasha, I can't believe how confident she was up there this year.  She's growing up!

Happy 8th birthday, Becca!

Our beautiful Becca is 8.  Wow.  She is so sweet, gentle, creative, & kind.  She could read ALL DAY LONG, draw all night, & sing while she does both.  What a joy! 

 Started the day off right with birthday donuts, a few presents, & a lot of hugs.

She helped me to make her "fashion" cake as requested.  :)

 

 Aunt Cara's family joined us for dinner & lots of backyard fun.

Love you always, Becca-boo!

1st Communion

Congratulations on receiving your 1st Holy Communion, Rebecca!

 So blest to have Great Grandma join us for the celebration!

 Rebecca with her Godparents:  Aunt Andrea & Uncle Dan

 Since 1st Communion here is always on the first Sunday after Easter,

we celebrated with Divine Mercy sundaes.  ;)

Rebecca couldn't even wait until the party was over to start reading her new Bible.  She made it to Genesis 9 before everyone was gone!

  

Such a special day