Confirmation Day

 What a beautiful day for Parkers' confirmation! Jill's church does their confirmation service a little different than most - instead of having the actual ceremony DURING church, it's held in the afternoon at a special service, just to honor the confirmation kids!

Robby brought us donuts for our mid-morning snack and Krispy Kremes go so well with a cup of coffee!  Jill and I organized lunch and before long, Jaime's and Jessi's both arrived!  It was special to all be together except for Rayna who had to work!

Late morning we were all sitting outside and I was completely surprised when my Mothers' Day gift was handed to me!  Even though I always know what it is, it doesn't stop the excitement of opening it!  Since the usual company that prints my blogs out is now out of business, the girls had to find a new place!  The book is just a little bit larger abut I loved the cover and the contents page!  And even the pictures are bigger than the old company so that was a definite win!!  Thanks girls for always printing out my words!

Jill did a nachos bar for an early lunch and it was great - easy and everybody loves it!  Jill, Jessi, Parker and Aleah and Kenzie headed to the church early to save seats while the rest of us stayed to get the kitchen cleaned up and set up for the reception after the service!

It was a very nice service - the kids did the welcome and the readings and it was a special moment when Parker kneeled and was confirmed with his family and sponsors by his side!  Afterwards we took a LOT of pictures!!

The good-looking grandsons!

And the beautiful granddaughters!!  (Minus Rayna!)

Parker with his sponsors

Parker with Nana and Papa

The Savage Family

We all headed back to the house for a reception!  Parker opened his gifts and was all smiles!

Parker with his cake - and yes, it was yummy!

We all enjoyed punch and cake with a few people from the church joining us!  I decided we needed a picture of all the grandkids together!

I CAUGHT THEM - all on their phones!!  But it was a cute picture!

It was a lovely afternoon and we were so glad the weather held all day!!  Late afternoon we headed back home and were exhausted after our busy weekend!