Nicole's First Communion and our trip to Charlotte

We drove down to Charlotte this past weekend for Nicole's First Communion. She had a solo reading and did an excellent job. Nicole spoke so eloquently and was so very poised and we are all very proud of her. It was a very exciting weekend for me and the kids - we were able to spend time with friends and with our family.

Before going to the church for the service, we spent some time in the pool and a friend who I had met during the adoption process online was able to join us with her beautiful Guatemalan sons. The kids had such a great time together and it was as if our families had all been friends for years.


Unfortunately, I didn't bring my camera to the church and have no pictures of Nicole in her beautiful dress looking like a beautiful young lady. But, here are a few of the family the next day.

Hollie:

All of mom and dad's grandchildren together:

On Monday during the ride home, we stopped on the side of the road in Virginia to stretch and I took the opportunity to take a few pictures:

It was a wonderful weekend and we hope to see everyone again soon!