Devin's 1st Holy Communion

Devin's 1st Communion Cake.  Thanks to Tracy at Fresh Baked in Haubstadt.  She made another amazing cake!

Devin's Candy Bar - It was filled will all types of yellow candy. 

Our guest were able to make their own candy treat bags to take with them.

A few pictures prior to heading to church.  Devin looks so handsome and grown up in his suit.  He has been looking forward to this day for most of the school year.  It is such a special and memorable day in his young life. 

Despite what the weather forecasters had been calling for all week, we ended up having some gorgeous weather.  It was perfect weather for a 1st Communion.

Our handsome young man.  Today is such a momentous occasion for Devin and his faith.  He will remember this day for years to come. 

Two very handsome young men. 

Does Tate know how to pose or what??  Still trying to figure out where he gets all his personality.  He can't definitely warm your heart with that smile of his.  Trouble...

All the men in my life dressed up and looking their best!  Hard not to smile at this picture.

I love these two more than life itself.  Very proud of both of them and so happy we get to share these special memories together.  This is what life is all about - sharing special memories with our loved ones!

Devin and Carson hanging out together before their 1st Communion Mass.

Devin's 1st Communion Banner that we worked together on - lots of cutting, gluing, and painting.

Family picture before Mass.

Mamaw & Papaw Bane with Devin before Mass.

The three amigos - Carson, Devin, and Robert. 

Look who they found - Sister Irma!

Outdoor pictures before Mass begins.

Sister Irma is one special lady.  She means a lot to Devin and our family.  She has really touched Devin and he has learned so much about his faith from her.  She is such an inspiration.

Cousins - Devin, Lexi, Quinn, and Tate

1st Communicants

Ms Luth, Devin's 2nd Grade teacher, will all of the 1st Communicants.

Mrs Johnson, Fr Tony, Connie Baehl, Ms Luth, Sister Irma, and Fr Betz

Devin reading the introduction to the 1st Communion Mass. 

Devin and his God Parents - Aunt Brooke and Uncle Eric

Devin after Mass with all the 1st Communion symbols.  He read about the meaning of the wine and why it is important in our faith.

Mr Terry Rohr and his wife Phyllis with Devin.  Mr Rohr is Devin's prayer partner at St James.  They have been prayer partners since Devin was in Kindergarten. They exchange letters and postcards throughout the year.  It has been such an awesome experience.  Mr Rohr is an amazing prayer partner.

Lunch is served, thanks to Pizza Revolution.  It was such a hit.  Everyone just raved at how tasty the pizza was.  Definitely the hit of the party!

Which flavor was your favorite?  I liked being able to try them all, but I have a new favorite - Fig N Pig.  Didn't know what to expect, but had the best flavor.  It was something about the sweet and savory mixed together.  Yum!

Devin with Mrs Johnson the school principal at St James.  

We were blessed to have such beautiful weather.  We couldn't have asked for anything better.  We spent with afternoon celebrating Devin and our faith.  It really makes you step back and think about all the many thing we have to be thankful.  We are truly blessed.