Our poor little camera's shutter was very tired was very tired after this holiday season. We took loads of photos and movies from Thanksgiving thru New Years. We saw Santa here, we saw him there and everywhere we took pictures...pictures...pictures. I got pictures of the family from every possible angle. Now that the season is over and smoke is still coming out of the camera, let me share some of the highlights.

- Thanksgiving - We enjoyed our annual tradition of feasting and giving thanks at The Grammatico's of East Clover Circle. With Uncle John at the bar, Auntie Mikki at the stove, and Auntie Jo Jo's lasagna starting things off, it's no wonder they are booked solid every year.

- Auntie Carrie's Visit - Olivia’s godmother Carrie came to NYC. She relied on her style consultant Olivia to make sure she looked her best before going out for a night on the town in the big apple.

- "Halloween House" - Halloween was over in October, but it’s spirit lives on. Olivia and her dad made a gingerbread haunted house together in early December. Scary, late, but yummy!

- Santa - Olivia went to visit Santa at the Mall. Santa was so happy that she had been ‘good’ that he came for an early visit to Poppy’s house courtesy of the Orange fire department.

- Christmas Eve - All dressed up with someplace to go. The Calamita’s headed to Renee and Danny’s house for the annual Annicelli Christmas Eve Seafood Festival. Olivia had a great time playing with her cousin Ashley. The girls got really excited when Santa paid a surprise visit.

- Christmas Day - As always, Margaret and Joey opened their home on Christmas day. A new addition to the menu was a delicious Italian wedding soup, homemade by Margaret’s father Vince. With a meal that would serve an entire kingdom, everyone left the table full of Christmas cheer. But wait there’s more…a chocolate fountain, and let’s not forget the cannoli explosion.

- Other Holiday Photos - Here's some more holiday photos that don't fit into a big group. We have Olivia and Poppy, our apartment decorations in New York, Olivia the "football fan" and some pictures at the Fantasy Of Lights in New Haven.

- Visit to Carrie & Pete's - The holiday festivities continued after Christmas, because it was off to Carrie and Pete’s house for another fabulous meal by master chef Carolyn Gaetano. Olivia was too full, so she spent some quality time with ‘Cousin Jackie’.

- Olivia Visit's Alice & Chris - Before we said goodbye to 2007, Olivia celebrated with her new friend Alice. Alice’s mom Chris and Emily have been friends for more years than they wish to discuss. Olivia and Alice had so much fun together that Alice and her mom are planning to come to NYC this summer for a visit. Alice wants Olivia to take her to some great places to eat. I don’t think that will be a problem.

Tags: Olivia, D'Agostino, Carrie, Thanksgiving

If you are near New Haven in December, you should stop by Lighthouse Point and see the annual Fantasy of Lights. It's a leisurly drive through an enchanted fantasy land of enormous holiday light displays and music. You'll drive through the park past waving snowmen, teddy bears having snowball wars, or elves frolicking in and out of the dazzling imagery that sets the tone for the winter holiday season. We took Poppy and Olivia through the fun and while we were there we said hello to our cousins Nikki & Maureen and our friends Bobby & Judy who volunteer for it every year. The proceeds go to the Easter Seals organization. Its well worth the trip and will get you in the holiday spirit. Happy Holidays!!!

Tags: D'Agostino, Holidays

We had a really fun and busy holiday season last year. First, here's some movies from all of the holiday festivities. What would Christmas be without Santa visiting Poppy's house. The reindeer were resting so the firefighters pitched in and gave Santa a ride around town in a fire engine. Olivia got a present! Here's some pictures. On Christmas Eve, we went to the Annicelli's where Googie and Rene cooked the pasta together and Olivia played with Ashley. Santa made another appearance, so guess what. Another present! Here are some pictures of Christmas Eve. And after we opened presents Christmas morning we spent the day with the Murgos and Grammaticos at Joe and Margaret's house. We had lots of food and Olivia had lots of fun playing with her cousins and dancing with the mechanical Santa. Here are some pictures of Christmas day. Enjoy the movies and photos and happy belated Holidays! (In August !?!?)

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Last Thanksgiving, we spent the day at Auntie Mikki's and Uncle John's, as is our tradition. The Murgo's were there as were all of the Grammatico's (of course!) Enjoy all of the photos. There are some great ones of Matthew, Todd and Olivia!

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Each year around this time we have our family picnic. And each year it is long enough to entail all three meals plus snacks and this year was no different. We started the morning bright and early at the Grammatico's for breakfast and were there until after dinner and dessert. As usual, Olivia wouldn't get out of the pool and Emily ended up a little water logged. A good time had by all? Absolutly! Enjoy the photos. I'll have some movies up by early next week.

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