Farewells

It was not easy for Gasperini-Ville to bid my family farewell yesterday. Tears were shed by children and adults, alike. I always try to hold it in when saying goodbye, but yesterday little J was to blame for getting the tearfest started. It was as if he had an innate sense they were leaving and began saying his sorrowful goodbyes long before...

J and Pap, an hour before the departure

By the time the gang was walking out the door, little J was a mess... and so was his mama (and aunt and Gramz!!) When one of us cries, everyone joins in. We're a compassionate bunch like that! ;)

Gasperini-Ville is a lot quieter today (hard to believe with our boisterous crew) and life continues at a more simple pace. We are surely eager for Sept./Oct. when we'll get to meet up again for fall festivities--soccer games, a family wedding, etc. Should be wonderful! Thank you to my family for a grand visit...

Here are a few more pics from our time together:

Gramz, Pappy, and the wee babe

My sis and our crew! She has twin boys in 1st grade this year so we didn't completely overwhelm her. Missed you A and A!

Sis J and MG--first recorded smile! We've been seeing them for the last week, but have never captured one... until now!

Beautiful girls!

Love to all,