Project Week Ends, Party Weekend Begins

It's hard to say if Project week was a success, but it definitely had some fun moments.  Some projects were a success, some were a bust, and some still, were a draw.  Below, Happy fell asleep while waiting to build his castle with me. We tried, but I can't figure it out. There's over 400 pieces and no instructions. Good grief! 

As if having three families over at our house during the weekend, and Demand's First Communion weren't enough fun, Rooster thought we should reorganize the boys room. I sent him upstairs to get dressed. I found him standing on the dresser in his closet after having had thrown all his previously hung shirts on the floor and dumped all the Duplos out on the carpet. I was thrilled.

King thought he'd catch up on some books while everyone else cleaned up. That is if he can navigate the mess. 

Thursday my Religious Ed class received Confirmation.  It was a great experience and you couldn't leave without at least having felt the Holy Spirit breeze past you.

Friday I made 5 minute Frozen peach yogurt for the kids. Frozen peaches+ yogurt+ food processor= tasty snack. I could even serve it for breakfast if I wanted to.

Late Friday night one of friends arrived with their family. We all went straight to bed as Saturday was a big day. They had a Wedding but we had a First Communion.  I kept fearing we would forgot, but we knew Demand wouldn't forget. Isn't she beautiful?  I LOVE her dress with the capped sleeves and tooling skirt.

My friend (with five girls) gave me the tip of buying an inexpensive flower girl dress and using my wedding veil. Perfect! Inexpensive and symbolic! Demand was so excited to wear my veil and tiara. At the last minute I let her wear my wedding necklace. I had it made. The bead is from my mother's wedding dress, and the same wedding dress my Grandmother, Demand's namesake, also wore. It was again, a perfect addition. 

Demand's other grandmother gave her a ring that belonged to her great-grandmother. The ring fit Demand perfectly, like it was made for her. 

After her First Communion Mass, which is a post in itself. We head home to change quickly then out for pizza. By the time we got home we were exhausted. Everyone went down for a nap. Two hours later, at 4:30pm, Mr. Sloth and I woke up. Yikes!I still had to get groceries before dinner. We ate a little late but simple. Rotisserie Chicken and salad. Mr. Sloth and the kids had started "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" while they waited for me. After dinner we all prayed and then finished the movie together.  The kids liked it, but not as much as the book of course. They are quick to point out what wasn't in the story and what was left out. 

Sunday morning started like usual but ended up being completely exhausting. We went to 8:30 Mass with two of our out of town families then back home where Mr. Sloth  and I made brunch for everyone. After brunch I started working on the celebratory desserts for the Canonization of John XXIII and John Paul II. When everyone had woken up from their naps we had "Divine Mercy Sundaes" for snacktime. 

I spent most of the rest of the day in the kitchen cleaning. Our third familiy of friends showed up at 6:30 for dinner. It was after 10:30 when everyone left. I put the kids to bed and collapsed in bed myself, what a fun, but exhausting day!