Dylan's Communion Photos

Dylan's communion day 18/05/2013

 

My son, there are no words to describe how proud of you we are. We love and adore you, we watched you learn and grow this year. On your communion day you passed another milestone, you are an amazing brother, child and son. 

Congratulations Dylan on your big day, your photos to remember always, with his Grandparents, Godmother, his Mommy, Daddy and baby sis.

 

Our Son

 

 

We Love you so much

Dylan's first Holy communion

Saturday 18th of May 2013 my first born child and only son made his first Holy communion. It's a big deal here, we shared a wonderful party with dear friends and family. Dylan had an amazing day and enjoyed every minute. Watching him in his white albs, so young and innocent and perfect in every way is an overwhelming experience for a patent. He worked for the past year preparing for this day and we were so very proud of him. He sang a solo song with another little girl, and they were adorable. My heart  couldn't get bigger with pride, it is like yesterday that we last dressed him all in white for his christening and carried him to the alter, and now he has made his first communion.

We had a party to celebrate with a giant bouncy castle, and an amazing photographer. I can't wait to see the pictures that captured one of the most special days of our life.

Until then here are a few snaps we took on our phones...

 

 

I can't wait for the proofs to come from the photographs we taken had on the day. I hope we got some nice ones!

Wordless Wednesday-Playtime

 

Our Staycation

Last week my parents took Dylan and Lauren for a few days, so that Derek and I could have some time to ourselves! We really appreciated the break and we packed so much into our days! Originally we were going to go away for a few days, but we decided to stay home and do lots of nice things, we ate out a lot and slept in... It was such a treat!
 

On Monday when we got back from dropping the kids down to Mom and Dad, Derek and I climbed Killiney hill. It was well worth the thirty minute trek to the top, because when we got there there we were treated to the most amazing views. It was clear and warm, and you could see for miles, it was gorgeous.

 

 

 

When we got to the top we got to just enjoy the view and be together.... bliss!

On Tuesday we had to work, after work Derek took me out to dinner at the beautiful Chinese Sichuan restaurant near where we work. On Wednesday we went to see the cinema and saw Oblivion which I LOVED! (I'm a closet Tom fan) On Thursday I took Derek for a spa day.... which turned out to only be a spa morning, as he didn't have the patience to hang around! He was so awkward! I took him to celebrate his birthday which was last week. I couldn't think of what to get him this year! He said he did have a good time though! After the spa we went to Lunch near by and came home to have a nap! I'm beginning to get used to this life! Friday I spent the day getting organised for the communion party, and I also met some friends for lunch!

 

On Friday night we were reunited with the little ones, we missed them so much! Although I really appreciated having some time to ourselves, the house is so quiet without them around. I am so thankful for my amazing parents who allowed me to have some time alone with just the hubby!

 

This weekend was spent getting the house in order, I washed windows and Derek did lots of work in the garden, so it's all systems go for Dylan's communion. We are all really excited! We are going to have a really great celebration for our only son! Now off to get organised for the week coming up.... There's always work to be done really, especially when you are planning a party in your house and you have absolutely no idea what the weather will turn out like!

Wordless Wednesday- my beautiful Ireland

 

Lauren learns to use the swing

A few weeks ago we had a mommy and kiddie park trip, the weather was beautiful but very cold. This trip was significant because Lauren figured out how to use the swing all by herself!!! she did a great job! I wanted to mark this on the blog so I can remember that little face so proud, when she realised she had finally got it.

Look how cute she is... We are so proud of her!

Here are some shots from our little trip of my two most precious people

I love that I have Monday's off now to do these things! So proud of Lauren for figuring this out and Dylan was delighted with her, I love that they support each other so well!

Well done Lauren... We love you!

Life Lately

Last weekend I was in London with work, it was great even though we were working we still really enjoyed the trip. We stayed in the Grange Fitzrovia, which was lovely and quite fancy!  I had to add the photo of the lights of Dublin from the plane from our trip home as they were so beautiful! It's always lovely to come home.

The kiddies and Derek had a great time without me though!
Dylan climbed the mountain near our house with Derek, it was such a bright and sunny day, Derek loves to do outdoor things with him! Here's my little guy admiring the view.

He's really taking to the outdoor scene recently, check out exhibit A from a few weeks ago -  this is a picture of the shelter he built from all the left over branches that Derek cut away. It's still standing in the garden all these weeks later!

Lauren preferred to stay home and play dollies

Lauren has been very high maintenance recently but at least she's cute!!!

I also managed to get my new gel colour done too!

Things have been so busy around here recently and it's a long weekend this weekend and I can't wait to spend some quality time with my whole family, as my brother will be home from England tomorrow! It is going to be really great, plus I'm getting my hair done in the morning, so I can start the weekend off relaxing I can't wait!