Notre Dame

We visited Notre Dame this weekend! We were there to attend the profession of final vows and deaconate ordination of a college friend of mine, Greg. The two ceremonies were so beautiful. It was great to be back at the Basilica. They had a reception under the golden dome afterwards, too. We had a wonderful time strolling around campus and taking a few shots.

Mommy and Joseph lighting a candle at the grotto

Saying a prayer for our special intention

Joseph: "Touchdown, Jesus!"

I had to include this shot of Joseph climbing the staris as fast as his little legs could carry him. We saw a lot of him from far away this weekend. The trip was a little rough on Joe, who missed a nap on Saturday for the ceremony and didn’t sleep well that night. All five of us were in the hotel room together and at one point, all of us were in the bed at once, too. Not much sleeping went on for any of us! I notes some of his funnier naughty moments...

The naughty Joe chronicles:

• Taking his pants off in the middle of Mass at the Basilica
• Running everywhere but toward our immediate destination
• Shoplifting at the bookstore by running as fast as he could out the door with merchandise in hand
• Causing mommy to also shoplift as she ran after him
• Two huge throwdowns with strangers watching
• Climbing out of his pack and play
• General thievery of his brothers’ binkies, Cheerios, etc…
• Removing his shoes every time we got into the car