Dutch Wonderland

Last month we spent the day at Dutch Wonderland Amusement Park with Natalie's Girl Scout troop.  I was a little uncertain as to how the day would go since neither of the kids really like riding rides. But we decided to give it a try and I'm glad we did.  Both kids were willing to get on all (most) of the rides and really seemed to enjoy (most) them.  

First Communion

Natalie celebrated her First Communion in May.  After a year's worth of hard work and preparation, the day finally came.  

 She was selected to read the first Reading, which she took very seriously and practiced daily.  Her practice paid off and she read with no flaws.  Which was very impressive as the church was packed!

 We all went up to receive Communion together so we don't have any actual pictures of that, but here are some shots from afterwards.

Congratulations Natalie!