Birthday celebration I

Why all dressed up Dolly?

Because Nanny & Poppi are in town!!! Also Uncle Rocco & Little Rocco too!

Why the get-together???  All to celebrate Daddy's 35th birthday a day early - splendid!!  Bring on the candles :-)  I got up at 4:30 AM to peel and cook the pumpkin bread I promised Daddy for this birthday - as well as some crumb cake and apple crisp - all of which was enjoyed by our visitors big and small.

Matteo enjoyed piecing together a 100 piece puzzle with Nanny & Uncle Rocco.

The wine never stopped flowing and the conversation was always light and easy - just the way we love it.

Cousins/children/friends playing together - can there be any greater gift or joy?

At the end of the night, Daddy was indeed Happy - and he certainly deserved it!