GOODBYE TO BABY BINKS!
Last week, the last of our holiday visitors, Baby Binks, left to return for the final semester of her college career. It was bittersweet to see he go--we'll miss her, but she is on the final leg of a great accomplishment.

BREAK IN ACTIVITY ON THE BLOG
There has also been a break in activity on the blog as Dwight was hospitilized for several days for an upper respiratory infection brought on as a result of flu. He is home, and he is better, but it was a big scare.

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Final days at home for Baby Girl 

Down with the Christmas tree 

Do I hafta go to school? 

Maybe wearing a tie to work did almost kill him..... 

Warming up in front on the heater 

A lot of luggage for a little lady.......... 

Goodbye, my beautiful Baby! 

LOVE-BOY HAS A BIRTHDAY!!
On January 12th, Giancarlo celebrated his 26th birthday. As he has aprised us of a little know scientific fact--that it takes 25 years to catch up from being pre-mature--we are expecting great things from him this year! (2006--The Year of the Giano)

Doll-Boy is now Doll-Man! 

Love that Carlitos! 

Open your presents, open your presents! 

You really shouldn't have, and I mean you REALLY shouldn't have.................... 

I give you my heart............(and a flower made out of some kind of Chinese vegetable) 

The cheese stands alone................ 

GOODBYE TO KIKI!
After a wonderful Holiday visit, Chiara left back to New York on the first leg of a journey that will end with her spending a year or more teaching in Japan. We hate to see our baby go, but realize that she is embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. On his blog, Danny has more information about the area of Japan where she will be staying--just click on the link "Danny's Blog" on the right hand side of this page.

Off for a farewell luncheon 

Can that be a tan on the palest of all children? 

And a cold wind is gonna blow.......... 

Melancholia: n. a mental condition marked by extreme depression often with delusions 

Goodbye my child, my darling young one............. 

A hug to last a long, long time 

Like a bird from our hand, like a light from our hearts..........she is gone................ 

ROAD TRIP!!
One of the highlights of the girls' reunion over the Holidays was a road trip to Puerto Penasco, Mexico. Kiki, Bianca, Claire, and Isa drove to Phoenix where they picked up Jesse who flew in from New York. They then drove to Mexico for several days of fun in the sun. All photos by Chiara, except, of course, the ones she is in.

Hello, Mexico

The crew (Photo by Isa)

Off to the Beach

City boy in the wilds of Mexico

Welcome to paradise

Golden Girls