Party at Carmine's

July 12, 2008
Carmine invited everyone to her house to celebrate Robert, Norma, and Don's birthdays, Shawn's graduation, Jessica's new car, Shawn's new tatoo and us safe travels. It is always fun getting together with friends and family. This was no exception with great fun and food.
Will cut the watermellon and Kathy cut up all the fruits for the fruit basket we brought along as a healthy snack. Carmine made spaghetti with meatballs and sausage; Sueann mixed up one yum salad; Maria brought fresh Italian bread and Loretta made a peach cobbler to die for.Forrest and Crystal were with us in spirit as we ate some trout they caught themselves and sent along with us back to P-burgh.
We called Justin who then got to chat with everyone while he had his morning coffee in Hawaii before heading off to work. It was fun seeing the cousins all together, Jessica, Shawn, Brian and Stevie. Aunt Kathy got caught up with each of them while sliding a few slugs into the conversations. Jessica showed everyone the lastest children's games...you all remember patty cake right, same thing, but with a grown-up hip-hop sort of twist. She even got her Dad and Aunt up learning new dance steps.



Comments

Cliff & Maria said…
You captured the day perfectly! Thanks! I sure hope you can blog from Russia!
11:26 AM, July 13, 2008
Anonymous said…
Carmine makes visiting her like being with mom and dad, what wonderful food and great conversations. Great seeing all the neices and nephews and they all looked so good!! What a great celebration.
7:10 AM, July 14, 2008
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