family event - 1st communion

my nephew's 1st communion (it's a catholic thing) ...

and this is his little banner that he made. it was hung on the pew that was reserved for family.

each kid had something a little different - and my guess is the little items on the bottom right are his 'personal touches' - y'think?


after the event, there were refreshments (so the kids could be pumped full of sugar). then we headed to chevy's for lunch (and margaritas - ha!).

and as if that wasn't enough food & drink, over to my brother's for cake, ice cream, soda (uh ... and beer).

pic is of (top L to R) ... me, my bro, his wife, her mom, my mom, my niece, and little patrick. hmmm ...? who does he take after?