Celebrating the Assumption

I love to prepare for special feast days and today has been a planning day for the Feast of the Assumption. I have prepared a sweet crown for our statue of the Blessed Mother and tomorrow I will also put a extra special flower before the tiny statue of her that I keep over my sink - and often chat to. The first Mass available to me is at 12.05pm and I sigh for the days when one could go to Mass at 6.30am; I'd love to start the Holy Day that early. Finally we will have a very special ice-cream treat after dinner in her honour. I love being a Catholic!