Riley's 1st Communion

Last Sunday Rick and I went to Salem to attend church for Riley's (our niece) 1st Communion. It was a gorgeous day and the church service was nice, but mostly we were glad to be there for Riley on such a special day for her. The church was right across the street from our State Capitol building, so we took some time to walk around the grounds. I went to the Capitol on a field trip in 4th grade but haven't been up close to it since then, believe it or not. The grounds are beautiful and it's a pretty cool building.
The front and our golden pioneer up top.

The rhododendrons are in full bloom here right now and they are just so beautiful!

Rick relaxing in the shade while I took copious amounts of pictures :)

Yellow rhodies

Pink dogwoods are among my favorite too!

The side of the capitol with fountains

After church Kim and Mike had all the family over for brunch and we had a really nice time sitting out on the patio in the sunshine.
Riley in her 1st Communion white dress. Isn't she cute?!

Mike, Kim, Kailey and Riley

Riley and I

Rick and Riley

Rick, Kim, Peggy and Riley

Riley opening gifts surrounded by family

Cute Riley and her cake

And a silly one of Rocco to round it off :)