Our trip to Atlanta was to celebrate as Riley's Great-Grandpa Joe turned 85...he is VERY active for his age and that is what has kept him in good shape. He and Glennis ballroom dance several times a week, they sing with the senior center, and they probably have a busier social schedule than most Americans...his cake said Happy Birthday Joe...still dancing! This was his first time to meet Riley and he loved making funny noises for her!

This is Riley's Great-Uncle Lance...need I say more!

Our first day in Atlanta we kicked the boys out to do some fishing and the girls went shopping and had lunch...we all did some damage at Ann Taylor Loft...who can resist? Desiree even tried stealing some items...just kidding. They did forget to remove one of the sensors which therefore triggered the alarm as we were leaving and Gabi said "Did my mom really steal something?"...Aunt Barbara responded with "Let's run!" Poor Gabi didn't know what to think!

Riley also got to meet her Great-Aunt Michelle for the first time!

While Riley was held almost 24/7 while we were there, she did manage to get some playtime on the floor and Christopher was getting some HUGE smiles out of her...she loves her aunt and uncle!

Riley even helped us set up for the party...about 30 minutes after this picture she was zonked out in the carrier with all her limbs hanging limp...it was so cute!

Here's the Aunt picture...Aunt Maria and Aunt Gabi!

A LoRusso party is not a party without the Cincotta clan from Brooklyn...we have attended several of their parties and it was great to have them come for Joe's party. There is never a dull moment when this big Italian family comes together!

Family pic in Lance and Barbara's front yard...picturesque!

Some other highlights of our trip include a late dinner at Pappasito's after we arrived...Einstein's bagels every morning for breakfast...family work day to get Lance and Barbara's house ready for the big party...a big family brunch before we all parted ways...a visit to Lance's new law practice...cuddling with Riley the entire plane ride home! We had a great time and always love our visits to see Lance and Barbara and their two labs Scout and Boo!