01 March 2013

Florida Recap

I've arrived back in Italy and I'm happy to be home although the ten days in Florida were a whirlwind of family fun.

My granddaughter, who is now seven, celebrated her birthday a little early with extended family. She decorated the cake creatively with her cousin to many giggles and oohs and aahs.





I had time with my sister-in-law, deepening our friendship and talking lots about our present and future role as elders in our family and our communities.  She throws a great party as well. Love that woman.
Also with my nieces (all but one ) and their growing families as all generations build relationships with one another. Time to relax, talk, party and walk/run for a cause together is good for the soul.



My niece had a casino night for fun before the wedding so I had a chance to dress up and have a good time with my Honey who flew in from Italy.


And the big event was my niece, Danielle's, wedding with my daughter, Kelly, as Maid of Honor. They've been close growing up and remain good friends now. My granddaughter got to be a Flower Girl and she was thrilled with her beautiful dress and fancy hairdo. My grandson wore his spiffy hat in the spirit of the day and looked all of a sudden so much more grown up than ten.


The photographer caught a nice shot of the three of us sitting on the stairs.



It's always a treat to be in the love bubble of newly weds so close to Valentine's Day and I celebrate them and the hope they represent that committing to love brings sweet rewards. May it be so.

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  1. I loved seeing pictures of you and your wonderful family, Mary! And that birthday cake is a classic!

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    1. It was fun to watch those two girls fuss over the cake to get just the right look. They're a year apart and inseparable when they visit.

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  2. I also love that last picture, it's just perfect of everyone. I had two weeks in Florida last month and had a great time, but it's also awfully nice to be home. :-)

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    1. I love that too. A quiet moment in all the festivities. I'm also so pleased to be home.

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  3. commiting to love does bring sweet rewards...sounds like you had a really good time...love that birthday cake as well...great pics of you and your fam...

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    1. Glad to be back home though and back to writing regularly.

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  4. oh nice...sounds like you had a wonderful time..love the pics and esp. the one with hubs and you..you are a beautiful couple...smiles

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  5. Looks like lots of fun! Such pretty children (and adults!) k.

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    1. The kids really got into the partying. They're getting old enough now and we had a great time.

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  6. Beautiful! All of you...and those babies are getting so big!

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    1. Truly. The little one just turned 7 a couple of days ago and was quite the young lady in her dress which she called her 'wedding" dress.

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  7. It's fun to be there and it's good to return home, so true. These mementos of a time of celebration and cause are treasures. How healthy and happy you all look, and very beautiful. xoxo

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