GRADUATION CELEBRATION FOR GIANCARLO--June 2011 All the preparations are complete for a special celebration for Giano's College graduation!......

Giano thought that he had graduated six years ago, but it was not to be...........

"Hey, wait a minute! I don't see any special celebrations for your beloved CAT son......"

To get back to Giano, when his diploma never came we soon found out that everybody on staff at UNM had a different opinion on what was "lacking" for completion. So after taking a handful of extra courses--some at UNM and some at SFCC, and countless discussions with counselors and department heads--all requirements are FINALLY officially completed. Hooray!.....................

GIANO TO THE RESCUE! At the last minute I realized that I forgot to make a dessert, so here he is taking out the blender to make a delicious frozen concoction out of ginger ale, a variety of my Weight Watcher snack bars and other secret ingredients...................

Chris--in his carefree pre-Daddy days--serves his food.....................

And the lovely Miss Kerry also graced our table on this happy occasion...............

As did a beaming Sisi and other members of la familia...................

Grandma and Frannie look like they have been caught on candid camera.....................

We enjoy a stimulating conversation that enhances the meal..................

Chris charms the gathering with his descriptions of his "Waiting for Baby " adventures--well, everyone but Grandpa who doesn't appear to be that amused....................

My precious son on his day in the sun..............

"Hey, if your OTHER precious son was afforded the same advantages and got to attend college, maybe I too could have my day in the sun!"

At any rate: A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!