At the beginning of this month there were two special weekends. At first glance they seem like they were quite different, almost opposite of one another.
One involved a band and lots of beer and a party and lots of people and fireworks.
The other involved Mass and sacraments and many fewer people and a nice quiet dinner.
On closer inspection, however, they were pretty similar in many ways too. They both involved a great deal of joy and celebration and family and friends.
The first of these was a big 4th of July weekend we had, hosting the band and having a party for them to play for some of our local friends. We made multiple beer runs, and there were lots of off-color jokes and loud music, and our friends brought awesome fireworks that we set off in our backyard.
Some of our friends even got up to sing, and there was a contest to see who could come closest to successfully singing “Love Hurts.”
I even sang “Little Willy” while nursing. Definitely a band first.
But beyond the party, there was lots of great family fun.
There was lots of cousin bonding time:
A team effort to make pizza on Sunday:
^ Instructions ^
^ Everyone helping ^
One of my favorite things about the weekend was that the kids organized and got to work on the band equipment still outside after the party and put on a kids’ band show.
They composed their own music, practiced, and played a show for the grown-ups after dinner. It was unexpected and hilarious and such a joy to observe.
It was a fantastic weekend of family and fun.
And the very next weekend was another big celebration for Baby Boy’s baptism.
A smaller group of family came into town for his special day, and it was so lovely and such a blessing to have them here.
Baby Boy’s godparents are his oldest cousins, which I think is just so special and wonderful.
The baptism itself was beautiful and unforgettable.
Two weekends. Boundless love and joy. Priceless memories.
What fun and blessings Amy! Congrats on your son’s baptism again! Beautiful photos and family! Thanks for sharing the joy!