Jacob's First Communion

For the past few months, the IHM 2nd graders have been preparing to receive their Sacrament of Holy Eucharist (aka First Communion) and what a beautiful celebration it was! Nanny and Papa, Eric, Kelly and their boys, Jack and Mark, all came to CA to celebrate Jacob and we had an amazing time. We know it was not easy to travel so far (with 2 babies no less) so we are so thankful for everyone that came!  We loved spending time with our baby nephews and sight seeing around the city with them.  We even got to go to a Giants game (Maddie's first!) which was a blast.

Jacob has been so excited to finally be able to receive the "body of christ" with us during Mass. When it came his turn, I was overwhelmed with emotion. Watching him dressed up in his suit to receive this blessing was beautiful. And a reminder of how big he is getting and the little man he is becoming. It's hard to put into words the way your heart aches when you see your first born reaching milestones like these. You are so proud, yet so incredibly sad for those years that have already gone by too fast.

We love you so much buddy. And are so, so proud of you every single day.