Family Rosary Crusade 2011 and San Francisco

Vincent's First Holy Communion

Mother's Day, May 8, was the day of Vincent's First Holy Communion. It was such a special day. My guy was so handsome and happy. Thank you Lord for this precious son and sacrament!

It was an extra special occasion because our dear friend, Gabriella, also received her first Holy Communion. She was so beautiful and sweet!

These two have known each other since she was 1 and he was 2.

Here she is with her little sister, Lucia, my God-Daughter!

And their mommy and littlest sister Marianna!

On the way to the special 3pm Mass, we saw Zachary getting dressed to serve as an altar server.

Francesca and Lucia - God-sisters - on their way to the church.

I didn't actually see him receive Jesus (the church was packed!), but here is a photo of him shortly after.

And outside posing for a group photo.

We had a combined party at Gabriella's house.

Zachary's First Holy Communion

Zack made his first holy communion May 9 on Mother's Day at St. Michael's Parish. It was so much fun because he was so excited about it and looked forward to it for days. Here are the photos from the day:

Zack posing in the courtyard before the ceremony.

He's all smiles!

The group photo after the great event.

There's Zack processing out after Mass.

Zack and Gramma at our house.

Zack, Gramma, Gramps, and Uncle Ray.

Zack, Gramma, Gramps, Uncle Ray and Vincent.

Zack, Gramma, Gramps, Uncle Ray, Vincent, and me.

Zack and his cake.

Merry Christmas!

Thank you Jesus for being born in this world and saving us now and forever!

Quote by Vincent

"Sometimes God makes some really cool things. Not pretty, but cool."

~ Vincent Isaiah Poteet

Cucumber tendril

Our Easter Sunday Time

note: ok, so as I wrote these captions for the pics, they were lined up nicely in the correct spaces when I previewed the post but after posting, it doesn't quite match, oh well!

Easter Sunday was a nice day, the weather was perfect, the music at Mass was equally perfect (thanks Jason), the baby was quiet and snuggly at church (thanks Francesca), the boys were handsome and happy (thanks Zachary and Vincent) the food was grand and dessert divine, (thanks mom and Easter bunny) And of course we owe everything to JESUS! Thank you FATHER SON and HOLY SPIRIT!

Here we begin with Easter Sunday morning. The kids psoing with their Easter baskets. 

Francesca's first Easter basket!

              Vincent and Fresca having fun!
Zachary's cute smile warms my heart!

                                                       Francesca's sitting up pretty well!



Easter egg hunt at St. Michael's with

 Sr. Angela directing kiddy traffic.

              Kiddos in front of the altar.
Such a good big brother!
                       Enjoying the beautiful day in 

               St. Michael's courtyard after Mass.

                       
                                                                                    Got a pic with Monsignor Gus!
                                            

                                         

 

                                            Look at those wii little smiles!

Francesca holding her Easter lamb from

Gramma.


             The Easter dinner table before.
And after.
   We had deviled eggs, pasta, veggies, salad,              bread, shrimp, wine, sparkling wine and cider, 

   banana-pineapple cake with cream cheese

   frosting and CANDY.

  Gramps and Fresca.
                                    
My bro.
             The boys on a hunt for eggs.
                           Gramma and baby Francesca.