A Pre 80th Birthday Celebration for Daniele's Father

In the late afternoon of June 1st we walked to the nearby Catholic preschool at the end of Daniele's parents street to see a school play that   Sofia's cousin Vito was in.

 Sofia gets to play with all her cousins toys

 Look we spotted a pig!

  

On to see Vito

 The nuns are overseeing the performance

 After the play we walk home. Friends are arriving with champagne to make an early toast to  Daniele's fathers 80th birthday

 Marino has just arrived from California

 Lots of activity in the kitchen

 Sofia's takes a little rest...

 A beautiful cake for Daniele's father.

 So wonderful for all the family to be together for this special birthday.

Time to eat cake! 

 All the cousins having fun together.

The big celebration dinner party will be tomorrow.  Family fun continues...

Daniele's Mom Filomena's Miniature Collection

Daniele's mom loves miniatures. Especially little copper pots.  Here are some photos of her collection.

 

Palazzo San Gervasio

 Later after settling in Aria and Daniele and Sofia take their things to Daniele's families home where they will be staying. 


Lots of great family time with all the cousins, aunts and uncles and especially with Daniele's parents. (Sofia's Nonna and Nonno). 
 

 Sofia reunited with all her cousins