Gathering at the Ortolanos'

On Wednesday of our trip, the 3 of us met up with Daddy's friends and their families for a wonderful dinner at the Ortolanos' house. Kudos go out to Jody & Sal Ortolano, who have a newborn in addition to their 2 other kids, are still getting by on little sleep, had 3 families over for dinner and actually COOKED an incredible fancy meal along with a kids' meal! I would've been like, "Y'all wanna come over for pizza?". Thank you guys - it was a great evening!

The kids had fun in the basement, playing dress-up & video games

Ellison (in princess attire), Massimo (Max) Ortolano and Lily LoTempio

Ava Ortolano, Ellison, & Shelby LoTempio

Shelby

The kids table (minus 2 babies)

Ellison with Ava holding baby Jack Sciolino

Sal and baby Salvatore Ortolano

Tommy and Lily LoTempio

Luke LoTempio

Sal & Jon

Tommy LoTempio, Sal Ortolano, Kevin Sciolino, & Jonathan

Boy, it was funny to see the 4 of these guys all with wives and children after all of the stories we've heard!

Our tired little Mookie

Ava hugging Ellison

Ava is a sweet little mommy - she jumped right in to take care of Ellison & Shelby (whether they liked it or not) ;)

[November 26, 2008]