Back to pictures for Feb 10-28.
March, 2005
Elisa's Baptism, March 6, 2005
John and Linda are the proud godparents.
Nonna and Nonno give Elisa a beautiful gold religious pendant.
Sacrament of Baptism, Assumption Church.
Lorelei, Luigi and Sarah do the readings.
Elisa was the perfect angel -- attentive and solemn -- although sometimes requiring a bit of entertainment from Mom.
Father Kris Niewinski anoints Elisa with water.
Elisa seems to be blessing the holy water.
Elisa expresses her eagerness to receive the light of Christ.
Introducing the newest Catholic.
A big proud family at the altar of Assumption Church.
Reception at Noi Restaurant in Windsor
The cake say's "God Bless Elisa" in Chinese characters. The little red menus say "happiness" (we think).
The sisters...
Frank, Tom and Donna
Mina and Robert. Robert applied his interior design talent to turn Noi Restaurant into an Asian setting, adding lanterns, umbrellas, wall hangings -- and even decorating the restrooms!
Jim and Melanie, the creators of the amazing floral arrangements.
Joe and Tammy
Joe and Rita
Annie and Barb
George looking cool.
Nino, Luigi and Vito
Mario, Sam and Nino
Zio John and Grandpa, telling stories about old times in Italy.
Vito, the shy guy.
Uncle Tim, Bridget and Grammy.
Papa, Jack and Meghan.
Julian and two Lucas.
Nonno
Elisa twirling the umbrella with Mommy.
Elisa selects a fine vintage for the evening.
All the cousins together...
Hey, are you guys 19?
Max and Papa at the bar.
