Helper

It was really sweet of him to offer to help me and so I let him try it. He had two runs and was pretty done. I have to say he did pretty good considering how wet and soggy the yard was. It was tough to push and mow that day. I struggled for about an hour and half and I didn't even finish it. So, I was glad to get a little break and a little help - and he was suppose to be home, sick that day.

Puzzle

Joshua solved the puzzle with Grandma Judy. It took him a while before he understood what it meant. He gave us a two thumbs up and even said that he really wouldn't mind whether he'd have a little sister or little brother but he would prefer having a little brother if given a choice.

Second Piece

J'ai du bon tabac - his second piano recital piece

Recital

Hop Hop Hop - his first piano recital piece...

First Communion

Trial test of the wine...needless to say, he did not take the wine during his first communion












The ceremony took about 2 hours and the kids managed to behave. Shua has been waiting for the moment. He said the host tasted better when it was blessed. After the mass, we had a small get together at home with our friends. We had some screw ups, I ordered a gigantic cake while Pat did not order enough pizza. There were 14 of us and I had a half sheet of cake, while Pat ordered 2 large and 1 small pizza...we'll have to switch jobs next time.

New addition to the Madrid Family

Welcoming Timothy John, born May 6, 2010
6lbs 3 oz, 19 in.

First Communion

It is Shua's First Communion this weekend. I apologize for the very late notice - no excuses, just didn't occur to me that it is coming so soon. I literally had to rush to find an outfit for him because I didn't realize too that he's grown quite a bit from December. We'll have a little get together after his Communion with some friends. Oh boy, they grow so fast.