Jessie's First Holy Communion

Jessie's First Holy Communion was a very special day for her to receive Our Lord and us all to be a part of.  The First Holy Communion is a Catholic ceremony, which marks a child's first reception of the Sacrament of the Eucharist.  She has prepared for this day for the last 2 years through her CCD classes at St. Lawrence.  She wore a beautiful white satin dress worn previously by Gigi and Josette and was surrounded by our family and friends during Mass.  We then had a late lunch celebration at The Red Onion.  So much fun and so much joy filled the day.  It was a blessing for me to see my youngest daughter receive the Eucharist and I am so grateful to everyone for coming out to join in this special day.

 The Lewis gang

 Jessie bringing up the gifts.

 With Jonah, Raquel, Josette, Gigi & Natalie.

 Ginny & Gene

 Grams Furnare, Grandma & Bruce

 Jed, Jess & Susie

 Cousins table

 James

 Raquel

 Michael & Cathy

 Sylvie & Joe

 Jeff, Natalie & Christyne

 Giana, Van & Jess

Josette's Open House

We were very impressed visiting Josette's 6th grade classes.  It was nice to chat with her teachers and see what she's been working on.  All year Josette has excelled!  She's taking honors classes, is on Honor Roll and received straight A's!  Fabulous job Josette!  Keep up the good work and know we are all rooting for you!  And... we love you to the moon and back!

Parras Panther

Happy Easter!

The kids woke up to baskets filled with treats!  The girls, including Sasha sang beautifully in the church choir.  The Brusseau's and cousins also joined.  It was a beautiful Easter mass filled with our family and friends.  We said good bye to Andy, Allyson, Sasha and Devlyn as they were heading back to South Carolina on a red eye.  It was the end of a wonderful visit with them!  We then drove out to Uncle Joe and Aunt Sylvie's for an egg hunt and Easter dinner.  Another beautiful Easter Sunday in the books... filled with family and friends

After Church photo op.

Sasha, Beau, Dev, Jack, Van, Jess, Marissa and Gigi

Jess, Susie and Jed

The hunt begins!

Caleb and Josette

3 bigs and a little

Just missing the Fragoso's :(

Mom is doing awesome just a few months following heart surgery.

Thanks Joe and Sylvie for having us ALL over!

Jess, Jeff, Lauren, Bruce and Robert

Mom and Bruce

Caleb and Joseph

Cathy and I

Giana and Lauren

The Cordas's

My gang

Last Night With A, A, S & D

We spent our last night with the Lewis cousins at 22nd Street Landing.  Unfortunately, Jessie came down with a sinus infection, so we had to leave early.  The rest of the gang stayed for a yummy seafood dinner.  We've had a great week with Uncle Andy, Aunt Allyson, Sasha and Devlyn.  I'm so glad they came to visit from South Carolina.  It's a long trip to make but very much appreciated!  The kids get along so well and love playing, shopping, eating, jumping and surfing together.  I love seeing Jeff and Andy together and always enjoy my time with Allyson.  It's nice to watch the cousins have a great time too.  We look forward to getting together again soon!  Love you all!