Dominique's First Holy Communion

Dominique received his First Holy Communion on June 2, at St Therese Church.



After Mass there was a light reception of punch, fruits and this beautiful cake.

Dominque with his godparents, David and Anne

With Father Greg and his summer hat

Dominique and I in front of our Lady

Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers

Blossoming even as we gaze

Last year's sunflowers.

Oh dear little one , I am not ready for you to grow up so fast!

Augustin and Kristie's Wedding

Saturday May 26, Augustin and Kristie were united in the Holy Sacrament of Matrimony at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, at Belmont Abbey. The beautiful Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr. Bartholomew Leon, O.S.B. of St Mary's in Greenville SC, and co-celebrated by Fr. Arthur Pendelton, O.S.B. of Belmont Abbey.

Laurence, who was one of the ring bearers with Dominique, is blessing himself with holy water on the way out. You can see Raphael, one of the altar servers, between Xavier, a groomsman and Lydia a bridesmaid. Felix, also an altar server, is walking beside them.

Ann, Betsy, Adam, and Anthony

(and our dearest friends Sue and Tommy)

These four fine young students, friends of Augustin and Kristie, did a superb job with the music. And so did Sara's boyfriend Clark, who was sitting right behind them at the grand piano. Ann, with her crystal clear soprano voice, gave a touching rendition of Schubert's Ave Maria. Clark accompanied her impeccably, although they were only able to practice once. Betsy and Anthony with Adam on the guitar, moved us to tears with their tender, emotive performance of Matt Maher's Set Me As a Seal. I am still haunted by their stunning voices. I wish I could upload a video clip for you to hear them, but blogger doesn't offer that feature.

Set Me As a Seal is a beautiful love song inspired by the Song of Songs. Here are the lyrics.

Set me as a seal on your heart.

Set me as a seal on your soul.

For strong as death is love,

unyielding as the grave.
Nothing will quench its flame,
nothing will quench its flame.

Kiss me, my love,
that your name be on my lips.

You intoxicate my being

with the fragrance of your presence.

How beautiful you are, my darling.

Show me your face, let me hear your voice.

Sweet as the dew in the early morn,

like a lily among the thorns.

I looked for you, the one my heart loves.

I looked for you, but did not find you.

I searched through the night until I rested in your sight.

Now, I will never let you go.

You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride;

you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes.

Your lips so sweet, adorned with honey.

My hands, they drip with myrrh.

Xavier, Sebastien, Gabriel

The best man between the two groomsmen. When did they get to be so tall?

Augustin and my THREE daughters!

When did they get to be such beauties?

Wasn't it yesterday

When they were small?

Sunrise, sunset

Sunrise, sunset

Swiftly flow the days

Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers

Blossoming even as we gaze

Sunrise, sunset

Sunrise, sunset

Swiftly fly the years

One season following another

Laden with happiness and tears

What words of wisdom can I give them?

How can I help to ease their way?

Now they must learn from one another

Day by day

They look so natural together

Just like two newlyweds should be

Is there a canopy in store for me?

Sunrise, sunset

Sunrise, sunset

Swiftly flow the days

Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers

Blossoming even as we gaze

Sunrise, sunset

Sunrise, sunset

Swiftly fly the years

One season following another

Laden with happiness and tears

Sunrise Sunset (Fiddler on the Roof)

Dear Augustin and Kristie, may your marriage be as blessed as ours.

We love you!

What is my favorite color?

I am sure you could have guessed just looking at my blog.

What Your Favorite Color Blue Says About You:

Emotional --- Affected --- Sensitive Peaceful --- Tranquil --- Connected Spiritual --- Experimental --- Deep

What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?

HT: Dawn at By Sun and Candlelight

National Apron Day

and

Feast Day of St Matthias

Today is National Apron Day! Friends are sharing pictures of their aprons. I am a big apron fan, so we have aprons for every seasons. Just recently, I made some for Spring. I just love the way they hang in the kitchen near the dishes.

Mine is reversible.

Here is a close view of the lace at the neck. I feel so feminine wearing it!

I used Simplicity 4282, Lydia and I both want to do some of the other styles. They are all so lovely!

Here are the little boys' aprons. I didn't use a pattern for those, they are very simple.

Lydia still has to put hers together.

Today is also the Feast Day of St Matthias.

A special day for our own Matthias.

Happy Mother's Day!

On the table this morning was this pink Peace Rose with a card Lydia made. I want to treasure the memorie of it all year; to put a smile on my face and peace in my heart.

On this Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, may all mothers feel the protection and guidance of our Blessed Mother in Heaven.

Laurence is 5!

I can't believe my youngest one is already 5! Although yesterday was a bittersweet day for me, Laurence was glowing with happiness. His special day started like all little ones' birthday here; with the table all beckoned with shining presents.

He spent the morning playing with his new toys, and in the afternoon we all went to the park. Being a country boy, this truly was a treat for him!

The park has a beautiful lake with ducks and geese.

I love his look of glee as he hoped off the slide!

Thinkers!

Oh, the merry-go-round was going fast!

And faster! Just look at his face!

Of course if there are trees, my monkeys will climb them.

Check who is up there?

Do you see Raphael at the very top! Yikes!

A huge excavator was parked right at the entrance of the park. Isn't it any five year old little boy's dream to have his picture taking in front of such a marvelous machine?

As soon as we got back home he ran to his room to play with his new market stand.

Then we had ice cream and cake. Yum!

How I wish we could have share with Grandmaman!

Bonne Fête, GRANDMAMAN!