Six Flags with JuJu & Movie with Oma

While Daddy and Liam went to Iceland, Grayson and I had fun back home.  Julia and I took Grayson to Six Flags and rode a lot of roller coasters.  I tried to push through, but after the 6th roller coaster I got so sick I had to take a break.  Luckily, Julia was there to save the day and help me as I can't ride roller coasters like I used to - they were my favorite, but something happens to your equilibrium as you get older.  We also went to a movie with Oma and had a lot of fun.  

Father's Day

Celebrating the Best Dad - Happy Father's Day!

We spent Father's Day with all the kids at Lao Sze Chaun downtown.  It's Craig and the boys' favorite Chinese place and it's in China Town and in the Gold Coast.

Today, we're celebrating the most incredible dad - the one who leads with love, patience, and is the most fun!  We are so lucky he's ours.   

 

Liam's First Communion

This past weekend was a very special one for our family as we celebrated Liam's 2nd communion!  Surrounded by family and friends, Liam looked so happy and proud as he took this important step in his faith journey.  The morning started with a beautiful service, where Liam, dressed in his nice suit, joined others in receiving communion.  It was heartwarming to see his quiet excitement and focus during the ceremony.  Watching him take on this moment of commitment and understanding made us all feel proud and grateful.

After the service, we gathered for a small celebrating at Willow Room.  There were several other Clement families there so it was nice to see them and celebrate together.  Oma, Mommy, Daddy, Julia, Ethan, Elle, Grayson and Liam were all at brunch to celebrate Liam.  We're so grateful for the memories made and the chance to watch Liam grow in his faith.  Here's to many more milestones together!  

Beurskens Family Girls' Weekend

Our 14th Annual Beurskens Family Girls' Trip was in New Orleans.  We rented a cute little house five minutes from the French Quarter.  Julia, Oma and I arrived early and we met Denise at her hotel and had lunch at Creole House and then met Mia at Denise's hotel and Kim met us a little later at the house.  We found a BBQ place close to the house and ordered food and listened to live music.  The next day we went on a bus tour and saw tons of fun New Orleans sights.  We also walked around and had some beignets at Cafe Du Monde and later at Cafe Beignet on Royal Street.  We loved catching up, playing quixx (new game that I found and brought a set for everyone), drinking wine, eating amazing food and laughing.  Saturday night we had dinner at Domenica (123 Baronne St) and it was a true New Orleans gem complete with a very special dessert.  Sunday we had a special reading, walked around the city, had delicious coffee and had dinner at Brennan's (another cute New Orleans special place) and had typewriter guys create some really cool letters for Mia and Julia.  These trips always make the best memories, but they are always too short.  I can't wait for our next adventure!  I'm so lucky to have the best family.