Wow, what a week, right? My heart is becoming less sad that our Holy Father has retired and more excited and hopeful about what the Holy Spirit has in store for the church. I mean, really, what better time is there to elect a Pope than Lent? Easter will be such a celebration. If you haven’t heard about it already, a buddy of mine, Dorian Speed, launched a website dedicated to the election of a pope. Brilliant, I know. You can submit questions and about 30 or so of us contributors work to answer them. I’m enjoying answering the questions. My two favorites so far?
Can you apply for the job of Pope? - and - How does the Pope get his name? (answered by yours truly) As a convert this was my very first question about the Pope. I’m sort of embarrassed about my first answer. Oh well, live and learn.
On to fashion. This is the dress I was supposed to wear last week. Good thing I held off because I ended up lectoring and I always like to wear a dress when I’m a reader. You’ve seen the boots and bracelet before. I put up a photo of me in a coat just to prove that it actually does get chilly in central Texas in the “winter.” It was 55 at Mass time. Brrr. Sorry, now I’m just rubbing it in, aren’t I?
Outfit deets:
Dress: WHBM
Boots/Coat: Dillard’s
Earrings: Charming Charlie
My thanks to the gals at FLAP for hosting!
Finally, if you have a child participating in First Communion this year, or know someone who does, consider this your O-fficial invitation to join me on the blog this week. It’s First Communion week and I have so many exciting things in store: giveaways (3!), free printables (2!) and lots of tips on taking photos, preparing food, finding clothes and yes, preparing your heart for the big day. Join me!
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What a fantastic contrast and pattern on that dress! I don’t have any kids receiving First Communion yet but I am sure I will be pretty emotional when that day comes quickly!
Such a pretty dress! And yes, you are rubbing it in. I only wear that thick of a coat if it’s under 40 outside now. My nephew got his First Communion last year, but I’m still interested in your series! I got a fantastic video of him trying to swallow the host down really quickly before he took the cup (he even held up his finger as to tell the EM to “hold on a second”). It was adorable, and I didn’t even leave my seat, I promise.
I bet that video is great. I love, love, love watching kids receive the first time. The innocence is awesome!
THAT is a stunning dress! You look fab.U.lous! The pattern play from top to bottom is so pretty and very flattering. Lovely!
You look beautiful! Love, love, loe your dress.
Cute outfit! You look great!
You always have the prettiest outfits and this one doesn’t disappoint either! So lovely!
You look beautiful! I love the whole ensemble, but I need those boots!
Always soooo classy!
What a beautiful dress!
I’m not even going to address your comments about the weather.
Kathryn, you are so chic and stylish!
Thank you so much for sharing!
As always, you look effortlessly chic! That black and white combo with the floral print is amazing. What an exciting week ahead! Such a special time – can’t wait to see what you have in store!
That dress is amazing! You have a total model bod, too. Gorgeous