Finally....Leeza has been "officially" a Serra for over 10 months, and we FINALLY got everyone home AT THE SAME TIME so we could get a family photo with EVERYONE IN IT! We don't all match like I wanted, but hey, at least Leeza and I do...and Joey and Joe both wore yellow shirts (not planned) and Jillian-whoa-wore a pretty dress!!
Joey flew home all the way from California...took the red eye Friday night to arrive Saturday for Nana's (Joe's mom's) 75th birthday-then flew home early this morning as he just landed a new job as Assistant Principal at his high school on Oakland and it's his busiest week before school starts. It was so nice to have him home, even for a just a brief visit.
Jillian now lives in Largo (yay!!) so we see her ALL THE TIME NOW-which is really nice. She even wore a DRESS with HEELS for Nana's party-that is a big WOW factor for those of you that don't know my bonus daughter. :)
All of Nana's son's came into town for her party-and all her grandchildren, and her great grandchild, sweet Judith. It was a really fun party-I have to say. Nana and Papa had a wonderful time and it was wonderful seeing Nana so happy surrounded by all her family.
Leeza is a true Serra party animal. She ate 2 chicken wings all by herself...it was really funny to see a lil lady who is not even 2 get gnawing the chicken off the bone like that. Her daddy was proud. She is also a big hummus and guacomole fan...but she needs to learn to eat the chip too..not just lick the dip off and want more. :) She had a blast at the party-and spent the end of the party in the pool with Sean for a couple hours. Her swimming lessons have really paid off as all her relatives were quite impressed with her mad swimming skillz. :) She had a blast and loves being around people. I am constantly amazed how she was meant to be our daughter. You'd never know she had to experience her first year without us! She's a quick study!!!
It was really special being able to host this party for Nana. I am so grateful for family.
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4 comments:
You have the coolest looking family ever. You always look like you all are having such a great time. How cool to have the entire bunch together for Nana. I'm glad you got your picture, it looks great!
Nana looks like a party animal herself. What a fun reunion; how special to have everyone there. Who's the little boy with the amazing red hair? He sure is striking. You guys sure know how to throw a party.
That is a fantastic thing, having a family together and loving them all so much. And I am so struck by the photos of Leeza - next to the big one on your blog from Kaz. WHAT A TRANSFORMATION.
what a wonderful family time! great to see a shot of your entire gang of kids all in 1 time zone! and 2 chicken wings? were they extra spicy? :) Every time I see Leeza I am amazed -- she just continues to shine under your love, and I totally remember the day I first saw her face on those emails from Kaz -- she is a totally different child now -- now you can see her soul, and it's wonderful and fun!!! coming up on the 1 year mark!! what's the party theme?
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