Matthew's Confirmation

My sister was Matthew's wonderful Confirmation Sponsor.  In the Des Moines Dioceses this is quite a committment and I think their special bond grew over the many required discussions!  (Mary also was my nephew's sponsor a few weeks earlier and came for Anna's First Communion AND had shoulder surgery 2 weeks ago....so a pretty amazing gal!)

 Grandma and Grandpa made the repeat trip 5 days after Anna's First Communion.

 Here is the family after our First Confirmation...many more of these to come!

It was really special to watch the 16 year olds receive the Holy Spirit.  (again sorry no pics allowed!)  Matthew's face was lit-up!