In five years, our Columbus Day weekend picnic has grown from a relatively small get-together of college friends into a big family event. This year, we had more kids at our party (13) than we had grown-ups at our first party.
All in all, this year's head count reached 27 people, ranging from 5-month old Gianna Carapazza to some guy who was hobbling around at the ripe old age of 39 years/5 months (hmm... wonder who that could be?). Thank you to the Bonsteels, Carapazzas, Chiaverinis, Colettis, Frickes and Garbulinskis for making this year's party bigger and better than ever.
Once again, the Fall weather in South Jersey was perfect this year, which meant that everyone could enjoy their appetizers and beverages outside. Gwen was digging the meatballs.
Meanwhile, inside the house, Morgan, Katie, Andrew, Annie and Marissa showed off their cupcake decorating skills. Candy corn, gummi worms and candy bones and bugs make for tasty Halloween treats.
Having more "big kids" (7-9 years) at the party this year was really fun for the "little kids". Lucas couldn't wait to get his hands on John's big-kid Star Wars Legos.
Who are we kidding? Everybody couldn't wait to get their hands on John's big-kid Star Wars Legos.
So it only makes sense that John, Mikey and Cooper couldn't wait to get their hands on Gwen's little-kid car.
Annie (9) and Marissa (8) impressed Cooper and Morgan by building a rocket, while Gwen had fun with her old pal Katie (8)... those two go way back (like, almost 15 months).
Gwen also got to experience the feeling of being a "big kid", too, compared to little Gianna. She stood by her stroller and yelled "Baby! Baby!" Luckily, Gianna is a really good sleeper.
Getting 13 kids to pose for a photo together is easier said than done -- especially after a long, fun afternoon.
Soon, it was time for everyone to put on their pj's for the ride home. Another Columbus Day picnic is in the books. Hope everyone can make it again next year.
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