Photo-A-Day 2.0 #00538
Before the pandemic hit Andy was supposed to make his First Communion this past May. It did not happen, obviously. So, when we started attending the outdoor Masses our Pastor, Fr. Rodney noticed that Andy still had not made his First Communion. Fr. Rodney reached out to Allison this past Monday and asked if Andy wanted to make his First Communion today. Andy could make his First Reconciliation on Friday and be ready to go on Sunday. So, it was all very last minute. The nice thing, however is that our Church has been streaming live Masses on Facebook and anyone who could not be there physically could attend virtually. You can watch that Mass here.
Andy was so proud to wear his suit. He loved wearing it. It is funny, most kids would not like to get dressed up in a suit in 91 degree weather but he knew the importance of the day and was so happy to be dressed up. He does not get that from me.
Andy has this funny way of standing in a suit. It is almost like he’s been reading GQ or something. He’s got his hands holding the suit and he puts one foot forward and only smiled when we really got him going.
We got to the Saint Mary’s parking lot early enough so that we could take some photos before the Mass. My parents came from the Cape and were able to attend.
After Mass we had Andy pose with Father Rodney in their masks. Allison made Andy a special mask with bow ties on it. Ironically Andy did not want to wear a bow tie today but felt the regular black tie was a better choice.
After Mass we all went back to our house for a cook out. I had gotten burgers and dogs from Chartley Country store. In addition to our family and my parents we also had our friend Colleen come over. Allison and Andy made coleslaw, potato and macaroni salads. Allison also made a cake that had blue icing that perfectly matched Andy’s new room color.
Since it was Father’s day we had to make sure that we got the photo above. Gotta get all three Andrews together whenever there is a special occasion.
More photos at home before we ate dinner.
Dinner was really nice with Burgers, dogs, corn, salads (Mom brought a garden salad, too) and finished off with Cake and Ice Cream.
We then exchanged gifts for Andy’s First Communion, My parent’s Anniversary and then Father’s Day. Eva certainly has an very special way in which she writes cards. Such a way with words. I enjoyed Father’s Day and my Father’s Day gift, the new grill.