Family Brunch

Growing up we always had a family dinner party the Sunday before Christmas at my Grandmother's house with all of my cousins.  We would count decorated houses on our way to her house and sing Over The River And Through The Woods.  Grandmother makes the best rolls- they would be baking while we ate so it was an endless supply of fresh hot rolls.  She used to give us girls matching dresses then when we got a little older she would take us shopping and we would pick out a pair of boots or clogs for winter.  The smell of leather reminds me of those boots so many years ago.  One year we were playing in my Grandparent's room and the curtains and rod were pulled off the wall.  We were busted and Grandmother yelled 'Good Night!!' as she came in to see what all the crashing commotion was.  We get a good laugh over it now..

My Grandmother goes to brunch every Sunday after church at Normandie Cafe- yum!! It had been a while since I'd seen her so I called to invite myself since she is leaving this week to spend the winter in California.  My uncle and two cousins were meeting up with as well her so it turned into a little impromptu family event with my family and brothers.  It was fun to meet up and reminisce on those memories all those years ago.

Unkie Frankie sat with the kids to keep them in line- he's the best.  Thank goodness because Noah and Jack, both five were sword fighting with the forks and knives.

 

 

 

 

 

Mike and Kinz (my cousin), my bro Chris, Rob, me, my cousin Brody, Francesco my bro, and Ev my sister in law and the kids- Sam, Noah, Jack, and Maddy.  Lexi was locked in the bathroom at the time.

Jack, Kinz, Grandmother, and me...notice how fashionable my Grandmother is- she had a darling red purse with her, she is always so stylish! Kinz is also expecting a baby girl...she is due two weeks after me!