I was the religious education teacher for 26 children and wanted to be there when all of them made their 1st Communion so I was at church all morning with the first group of kids before Molly's 1st Communion. Luckily Auntie Karla came over and helped Molly get dressed and curl her hair.
Auntie Ann made Molly's beautiful dress and took the veil that Grammy and I wore on our 1st Communion Day and added flowers and jewels to it. It was gorgeous!
Abby came ove to help Molly get ready for her big day!
My perfect little angel! I was so proud of Molly because she took her big day so seriously and with such a mature attitude for the importance of what was happening.
Mary Catherine Harding - Wheeler
My favorite song was the opening hymn for Molly's 1st Communion. I love the idea that God has called each of us by our names and that we are in his loving embrace forever. Molly was very unhappy to have her full name in the program but I wanted the name that we gave her at her baptism to be the one she used today.
Our sweet girl!
The proud parents with Molly. The night before Molly's 1st Comunion we said a family prayer over Molly and Annie said it best - "I am glad that Molly is going to look beautiful when she eats Jesus - I love my sister!"
Auntie Ann worked very hard to make Molly'sday special. She did everything from the dress and veil to the cake, favors and cookies on the tables. She was amazing and we feel so blessed that Auntie Ann takes such great care of our children and is here to guide them at these memorable times.
Grandma and Molly-girl.
Peter and Molly sharing a rare moment of peace!
So happy!
Molly with Auntie Brigid and Uncle Joe - her godparents. Molly wore a beautiful cross that her godparents let her pick out on her own. It was perfect with the earrings that Auntie Ann got her to match it!
Proud godparents!
Aunt Janet and Uncle George came from Mass. to be with Molly!
Grammy and Papa were excited for Molly's big day!
Mrs. Nelson (Peter and Molly's kindergarten teacher, for those who do not know) and her son Tommy came to share in the big day with our family!
Brendan jumped into Molly's arms when the mass was over!
Kisses for Molly!
Beautiful smiles
Molly getting ready to cut the cake.
Mrs. Nelson and Tommy
Annie and Tony checking out the M&M favors - getting ready to eat them all!
Auntie Ann, Sister Anne and Miss Sue with Molly
Molly with her jewelery box!
Auntie Meg, Lila and Molly
Lila is wearing the dress that Lizzie wore in Auntie Meg's wedding - so cute!
We are so grateful for all of the people who made Molly's day perfect! We are blessed that Molly and all of our children have so many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, grandparents and friends who treasure the important moments of their lives, especially religious events that mean so much to our family.
Congratulations, Molly! We are so proud of you!
GNM - ILY!
