First Communion Patrick

Sunday the 11th was the holy communion for Patrick.
We had been preparing for this day for a while.
Many things had to be done like clothes for Patrick and the rest, buying and making the food (gosia's work with her stepmother), cleaning up the garage so that the children can play there (Henny and Gosia), putting up a big party tent in the garden which we borrowed from Luuc & Marina etc etc.

The school and church have been preparing the children for some time now. The actually rehearsed the whole church ceremony for the children so that they knew what to expect and what to do.

Sunday was a very hot day. Temperatures above 33 degrees Celcius. So it was also hot in the church. The church service went very well. About 450 people attended the mass. Patrick did very well. We were all very proud of him. It was also an emotional time as we all for the family as we realized it was the first communion without Henny's mother.

After church all friends and family went to our house. There was a party until late that day. Although it was extremely hot most people seemed to enjoy themselves. The kids were busy outside or in the garage. Patric had a great time and enjoyed all the attention. He was happy with all the gifts. He was really spoiled by family and friends. He will not forget this day easily.

What was even more special was the fact that the Dutch soccer team played their first match that day at 15:00 against Servia Montenegro that day for the World Championship Soccer in Germany.
Because they won 1-0 we had even a bigger party after that!

All in all a tiring day with lots of emotions and fun.

After the party the kids could cool off with water, lots of water . .