A very special day is just about here, in our family.
Our triplets’ First Holy Communion!
We are a Roman Catholic family. I took these formal portraits of our triplets, for their First Holy Communion, at one of my favorite locations, that is also so fitting for the occasion, seeing as it is religious retreat grounds. Because I wanted them here at this place, and because I knew there would be no time on their actual day of Sacrament and celebration, we did these a few days prior.
In case you are not a regular blog visitor, let me just say these smiles are so real! Our triplets have been waiting to receive this Sacrament with all of their hearts, for a very-long-time.
This was a real moment. I turned around from talking to one of the others, and there he was, just like this. <click!>
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This photo wasn’t easy because of the vast difference in scale of the 2 subjects. But, I have to share it because it was SO important to {O}. She told me in the beginning she wanted her photo taken with the Blesses Mother. After every photo I took she asked, “Now, can I have my photo taken with Mary?” So there it is, and she’s happy!
Those 3 beautiful faces. Such a huge part of my heart.
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A creative way to be sure everyone sees {O}’s special nail job! These are the perks of being the girl, between 2 boys! ; )
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We’ll be blogging about their actual day and celebration soon as well. It was a special day for sure, with lots of loved ones joining us to celebrate, but inevitably bitter-sweet as well. We hope you are able to check those out later. But we were excited to share these formals with you. They have never been so dressed up, and they loved it! {O’s} veil was custom made, and details of that will also be blogged about soon. Aren’t they sweet looking though?
There is nothing in this whole world like the pure and enthusiastic love of God that children have…I need to go find a tissue.
thanks so much for sharing this with us! kim
Thank you so very much, Everyone! I will forever be happy I took the time to take these portraits of them. They mean so much to me, and them, already. I can’t imagine how much we will grow to cherish these images, as they grow older. Thanks for looking!
I just saw this blog post for the first time today…I LOVE these photos Laura, {O, J & S} look so precious and so sweet, we love you and them! I had tears looking at these photos, you can see the joy in their faces and feel the joy in their hearts! xoxo
What beautiful pictures. My 7 year old also made her communion a few weeks ago. I can’t imagine having 3 of them at the same time. How wonderful!
You know what? These photos actually bring tears to my eyes. The excitement of their special day brings me back to my own first communion (only 9 yrs ago). Congratulations to all of them. I can’t wait to hear about the actual day.
Thanks so much everyone. I’m really glad I took the time to get good photos of them ahead of time, all dressed up, for this day that meant so much to THEM. I know they will forever remember how special it was, and I know they’ll love having these photos someday, of themselves at this age. (And so will I!)
Love the pictures. The three of them are so beautiful! You are truly blessed. The look very ready for their big day! Can’t wait to read all about it!
Hey Sis…Good job!!!
All three had a great time! Very proud of them!
Awesome shots…love the one of all three walking together.
Talk soon uncle B
They are truly gifts from God!
Beautiful kids and lovely images! Congrats on your family’s special day! (PS. Did you use fill flash?)
Beautiful! They are so adorable. Thanks for sharing!
WOW! 3 BEAUTIFUL children! They all just radiate such innocence and joy. You are truly blessed.
Wow, wow, wow! You all look so amazingly wonderful! The photos are spectacular and you had spectacular subjects! And you couldn’t ask for a more perfect setting. I can’t wait to hear all about the veil. {O}, the nails are to die for… beautiful just like you! And those 2 handsome boys… well, you better get a big stick, Laura, to beat back the girls. 🙂 It won’t be long.