Something like 60 of my relatives

Last Sunday my dear boyfriend had/got to meet both sides of my family. Somehow I managed to not take very many pictures, probably because I was spending most of the day apologizing to him. (I'm kidding!)

But here's one pic from each party.

My parents made an amazing brunch at their house for the Cacopardos at 11am (33+ of them) and then at 2pm we went to the Veces for Abby's 6th birthday party (where the rest of the numbers come from).

Pete did great, although no one was allowed to speak to him for a full 90 minutes afterwards.

All the accoutrements

My wonderful friend Sarah (all the way in Scotland) sent me these balloons and panda bear at home in Connecticut for my birthday - isn't she the best!





My hilarious grandmother and her husband had these flags for me and Pete when we were home.

















He is an Englishman ...

My grandmothers love Pete

Antea Vece (she's the young one, "only" 81)







Connie Cacopardo-Frinzie (the "old one", 91!)

A minute twenty seven of Dinner At The Cacopardos

My 91 (yes 91) year old grandmother made baked stuffed lobsters for Pete's and my dinner home this evening and I took a little candid video. It's a perfect snippet of us all.



Also, Pete's first lobster!

Happy birthday to me

Yesterday was my 32nd birthday and the day that Pete and I headed to Connecticut for our vacation home. It was amazing to be in London in the morning and with my parents from the afternoon. My 29 hour celebration was wonderful - below is a slideshow with some pictures of our day.

Happy 1 year anniversary, better than 8 accidents

71 entries, dearie me.

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1950s Saturday

On Saturday, Pete and our friend Mike put IKEA furniture together for Pete's new place. I was in charge of putting all the nails and screws into neat piles and refilling their drinks. Fortunately I was already wearing my pearls, taffeta petticoat, and high heels.

I must admit, I did like watching my office worker boyfriend with a hammer in his hand and sweat on his brow ...




They did 4 bookshelves and a huge wardrobe. I forgot to take a picture of the finished product, but it's this ... only the doors don't quite come together in the middle. Gotta love IKEA.


PS. Does anyone else think I need to hang out with more girls in London?! (Sarah come back soon!)

My birthday boys

Friday was my friend Rob's birthday


Here he is at Lincoln's Inn Fields, looking dashing and not remotely his age.


Today (Sunday) is my friend Joe's birthday


Here he is in Blackheath Village where I told him to "at least give me a semi-smile".

Rob shares a birthday with Jessica Simpson and Joe shares his with Bill Cosby. But most importantly, both of these dear friends share their birthday week with ME. And Brian Austin Green.
Their celebrations were the cookies to my weekend Oreo sandwich.

IKEA

We spent about 19 hours yesterday in IKEA, buying Pete stuff for his new place. It was kind of our first uber-domestic activity, and also our 6 'monthiversary'. I figured, 6 months was a good run. Thankfully our relationship did survive him buying things I wouldn't have bought, and hopefully that means I can deal with him putting them places I wouldn't put them. ;)



IKEA's exhausting though, and afterwards we were two such old people. But the first 17 hours or so were fun.

And yes, my boyfriend is a big dork.

New flat

Pete just bought a flat. It's a great place: brand new 2 bedrooms with a beautiful view. Can't wait till we are he is all moved in so I he can really call it home.


And yes, my boyfriend is a big dork.










Today we had our first meal together in the new place - grilled cheese. We are so classy.