Friday, July 10, 2009

The Shumates and Handlins

The best part of being home is catching up with old family friends, especially when there's been so much change since I last saw them. Today I spent time with the Shumates and Handlins. They prepared a fabulous authentic Italian lunch for us and we spent the afternoon catching up. It was a wonderful way to pass the day.

Maria giving Grace a present that she picked out especially for her. Such a sweet girl!

Grace and Auntie Angela

With Nonna, Grace's adopted Ethiopian-Italian great grandmother.

Grace, Anna, and Barry

A big hug for my sweet goddaughter.

2 comments:

Hubby said...

So who's 'authentic Italian' is better? Grandpa's or the Handlins??? No pressure ;o)

Mike and Cicely said...

Grandpa's, of course! I am an Augustine afterall. But I think it's cool that they both use ingredients fresh from their garden.