Sweet Sunday

Yesterday was a long day. That Mass that we normally attend starts at 7AM. Blase serves for Mass so we try to be there about 20 minutes beforehand. That makes for an early morning. It wasn't so bad over the summer since the sun was already up or just peeking over the trees. Now that the days are shorter the sun is no where to be seen on our way to Mass. The great thing about Mass at 7 AM is that we are home between 8:30 and 9 with the rest of the day free to spend together.

On our way home from 7 AM Mass we decided to drive up to Marquette, MI for the Bishop's 3 PM Latin Mass. We ate breakfast then the boys played a bit. Around 11 we climbed back in the van and headed north. It takes 2 1/2 hours to get to Marquette. We made it in plenty of time. On the way up to church, Blase decided he wanted to serve Mass for the Bishop. He asked and they were grateful for his assistance. Brech and Gianna were a handful during church. I am sure it was because of a long day with little time to burn energy. I took them into a cry room of sorts and we played so that everyone in church could continue to have a nice Sunday. I was trying to fix my camera so took some pictures while we waited for Mass to be over.

Whatcha wanna do? I don't know, whatcha wanna do?

What Mom? No, really - we weren't planning anything.

I gotta dollar! We can't do much with a dollar, silly.

Mom, it was all his idea. I am just the sweet, innocent bystander (or sitter in this case).

I don't want anything to do with whatever you are planning!

Stay on your own side of the chair!!!

Blase is the 4th from the left.

Blase is holding the white towel.

Here he is carrying the Bishop's bursa.

Blase with Bishop Sample and Fr. Boyle.