Lily's First Holy Communion Party--July 12, 2015!

Lily's First Holy Communion was on May 9th, which was also the same day that we had to get Jack from the airport from Notre Dame.  The next day was Mother's Day, the next weekend was the 24 Hour Relay for my kids, the next weekend was Memorial Day...and well, the first free weekend was going to be on July 11-12th, so we decided to have her party on Sunday....so to not ruin to many weekend summer plans.

We haven't had a nice party for awhile, and we really did spend 90% of the total party effort in getting our house in order...both inside and outside.    I had the landscaping done a few weeks ago, but then we also had to get a ton of work done.   I pulled out every ride-on toy/bike/tricycle we had in our backyard, and some hidden behind our shed, and put them all lined up along our front curb about two weeks ago.  Nine of the 12 items were trash picked.   I was thrilled...that is exactly what I wanted.   In addition, I got rid of all types of moldy basketballs, and old bats that were mildewed, or broken.   We cleaned out all the plastic containers, and got stuff together.  By the time of the party, the back yard looked great!

The party started at 4, and Lily didn't stop running around having fun until almost 9 pm.   Some photos:

                                                 Right before the party started:

   
                                              And while she waited, she decided to jump!!  

                      The gorgeous cake we ordered from "A Piece of Cake"--it was delicious!

                               The cake she really wanted:   The one with her face on it!

       Not easy to have a tray of chocolates in 90 degree heat, but she wanted it...so she got it.

               I only invited a few of her friends...she was so happy these girls were there!!

                                  And just because they are so cute, I took another photo!!

The last guests left at 10.  Lily was so happy, and that is what it was all about!!