Ellie's First Reconciliation

Today was a very special day for Ellie. She celebrated her first reconciliation with Fr. Hart (her favorite). She was very nervous initially but came out with a huge smile on her face telling me that she couldn't wait to go back again and that she would go often. It was such a good experience for her. We had a small celebration at home for her afterward.

Here she is in the dress she chose to wear.



The special necklace she was given at her confession.



At home celebrating with chocolate cake!

Daddy Daughter Dance

For the second year now, Ellie and Michael attended the Daddy Daughter Dance at the Keller Pointe and had a ball! This is definitely a new tradition for our family. Ellie found out that Stella can start attending at age 4, so she's already planning that far ahead :)

Here are a few pictures of the evening...







and there may be a few more to be posted later from the actual dance, but we'll have to wait on the iphone to return home first!