Summer Memories--Part Deux

Several days after MandM's anniversary gathering, Buddy's sister, Lynda, and their Mom came to town to celebrate his birthday.

We picked them up at Newark Airport and swept them away to Parsippany.

Family and friends gathered to celebrate the wonderfulness of our Buddy. These are Buddy's best friends, Joe and Janet Ciccone.

And this is Nicole McManus, Joe and Janet's daughter, with her husband, Jeff, and their son, Louie. Nicole is Buddy's goddaughter, and her birthday is the day after his.

 The next day, we raced to Philly (to beat Hurricane Irene) so Mom Riz could meet her great granddaughter. Here she is with Danielle, her dad Justin, and his dad Buddy. (Mommy Desi was not home when we took this photograph.)

 


The entire Rizzio family has a great sense of humor, and here, Lynda and Danielle share a laugh. They had just met!

Don't expect Mush and Slush to be in Cali this Christmas. We plan to be in Philly with the Baba.

Summer Memories

Its October first. Where did September go? How about August for that matter? I'm still wading through pictures from the latter part of the summer.





First, I moved in the beginning of August. Buddy and my younger brother, John Paul, came out to help.They are the most caring and protective men in my life.

Next, both my sister Tonia and I flew from California to New Jersey to celebrate my parents' 62 wedding anniversary. Look at them.

 Aren't they cute? They are 87 years old and proud of it.

Friends and family came from all around to pay tribute. Including:

My cousins Tia, 
Lorraine, and Tawanda.

My cousin Randy and Buddy.

Moi, Richard Harris and Sherry Davis Ruffin (We go way back!) 

Richard, Buddy, and Glenda Blackwell.











Stay tuned. Next week: photos of Buddy's birthday, and Mom Riz's visit with her first great grandchild.