On Monday evening, my grandson Bryan, pictured above in the red gown, was one of the confirmandi at St Matthew the Apostle Church in River Ridge. He stands with his Dad, Mom, and two brothers, William on the left and Andrew on the right. Grandpère was his sponsor. The girls wore white gowns and the boys red. Both Bryan and GP played their parts well. The mass was lovely, with the choir at St Matthew's performing and leading the congregational singing beautifully. Roman Catholic Archbishop Gregory Aymond gave a sermon suitable for all ages. Altogether, it was a lovely evening.
Above is Bryan with his aged (OMG, how aged!) grandparents. At a certain point in one's life the picture-taking should stop, right?
I should mention here my mea culpa for having missed my oldest grandson's confirmation, much to my regret, due to a misunderstanding on my part that Grandpère, also Joey's sponsor, was going to a rehearsal instead of the real thing. I should also mention that miscommunication in my family is not all that unusual.
In the top picture, Bryan's eyes caught the light of the flash and were blank. I shopped in eyes as best I could, but the result is far from perfect. Sorry, Bryan.
Above is the picture my daughter took of Bryan in front of the Resurrection cross. I wish I had caught him in his wicked moment with his arms stretched out. Alas....
Great pix-- you look super.
ReplyDeleteAnn, thank you. You brought me up from the depths.
ReplyDeleteNice--good--Felicidades!
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Leonardo, thanks. You see me in my dreary black, which even the leopard skin print does not relieve.
ReplyDeleteMimi, you look damn good!!! So does your Tom.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your grandson. He's a cutie, too. Face it, y'all are just a good lookin' fambly!!
A wonderful occasion. And if he has wicked moments I wonder where that comes from.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Mimi.
Awww, susan s., you made my day. Bryan est un beau jeane homme et, Grandpère est un bel homme d'un certain âge.
ReplyDeletePaul, thanks. You never lose an opportunity to throw my wickedness in my face, do you?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day for your family. And you look smashing with the leopard-print trim.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lindy. You're all very sweet and kind, and I know you mean what you say.
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ReplyDeleteOh yes. I read all about them in a Dan Brown novel.
Would you please ask your grandson where they have really put Mary Mag's body.
MadPriest, that was the word used in the service bulletin, and it made me smile, so, of course, I had to use it in my post.
ReplyDeleteBryan, the confirmand, says he don't know nuthin' 'bout no body.
If he is a member of the confirmandi there's every chance he'll end up as president of the United States.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I won't be at his inauguration.
ReplyDeleteOh, you never know, Chuckles.
ReplyDeleteHa, ha, ha.
ReplyDeleteBryan est un beau jeane homme et, Grandpère est un bel homme d'un certain âge.
ReplyDeleteEt Mimi est une belle femme! C'est une belle image de vous et grandpère, Mimi.
Mille mercis, mon amie, Cati.
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing "Cati" works in both Spanish and French.
Mimi,
ReplyDeleteI expect regular updates on how you're corrupting your ENTIRE extended family into Wickedpalians. >;-)
JCF, I have not converted even one member of my family into Wickedpalians. They are all still Wickedtolics.
ReplyDeleteWell, unless you count Grandpère, who attends my church with me 3 or 4 times a year, but he has not officially joined.
You're in my thoughts and prayers, luv. I've been where you are.
Thanks...but I trust you'll understand, Mimi, that I hope I'm not going where you went (in that one particular way!)
ReplyDeleteOh JCF, I'm sorry! I didn't make myself clear. I meant the waiting. I hope you're not going where I went with the other thing.
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