A Family Visit

James was a lucky boy this past weekend and was welcomed home by some very special people. In addition to Grandma Mangiaracina who has been spending time here in VA and Grandma and Grandpa Q., James was lucky enough to meet Aunt Suzy, Aunt Adriana, Uncle John, Great Aunt Linda, Great Aunt Ruth, Great Uncle Mike and most importantly, Great Grandma Basile. We felt so blessed that everyone made the trip down to meet the little guy and it brought a tear to my eye to see my Grandma holding my son.

It was so special to snap the above picture of the 4 generations of Basile family members. I was so overwhelmed that I couldn't hold back the flood gates. Seriously, these kinds of emotions should not be presented to someone who just had a baby and cries when she drops a towel on the floor!

We loved spending time with everyone and seeing how they all instantly fell in love with James. And he was such a good boy - spent most of the day sleeping and barely made a peep as he was passed around from one loving set of arms to another. It's amazing how a little baby can tug on your heart strings. :)

The most amazing part of the day was when my Grandma gifted James with my late Uncle James' cross. I don't think there will ever be a more meaningful gift that he will receive nor one that we will cherish more. Thank you everyone for coming to VA to meet our new little guy ~ don't be strangers!!!