Happy Valentine's Day...

Sweet things for Valentine's Day...

Buon Compleanno Mamma… Happy Birthday 94th Mom…

Mom's 94th Birthday Celebration was so much fun. The party was a joint effort,  with Paul and Edy making the Eggplant,  Anna made Sausage,  Isa made the Antipasto,  and I made  Lasagna Bolognese. Frances and Mimmo came from Italy to celebrate this special day with us.  Frances and I each made a Cake.  Hers was a Pan Di Spagna filled with Chantilly Cream and topped with Fondant Flowers,  mine was a Coconut Pecan filled with Buttercream and topped with  Fondant and Fresh Flowers.  Representing the fashionista that Mom always was,  and still is,  Moss Purses,  filled with White Roses,  Blue Sea Holly,  and Silver Dollar Eucalyptus,  seemed perfect.  Mom was very happy,  and enjoyed herself.  Surrounded by lots of Family and Friends… It was a very special day…

A Mare ... ... At The Beach...

It was a very special day at the beach.  The youngest,  Giulietta 4, and the oldest,  Nonna 92,  along with Priscilla 22,   Anna,  Isa and me.  It is not easy taking mom to the beach because trudging through the sand is tough,  but we had a wonderful time that i'm sure we all will remember fondly.