Brittannie and Manny's Civil Ceremony

Saturday, September 19th, Brittannie and Manny held their civil ceremony - -renamed a family get together since their papers were pre-signed.

The cutie-pie couple are standing in front of the delicious pale pink and blue cake for the occasion.

The Cestari family threw an "un-toppable" party with GREAT PEOPLE, great food, and great times! Brittannie could not ask for a more wonderful family to bring into ours! Love was really in the air... and I think a little bit lingered on Jimmy... oh, wait, that was Marilyn! ; )

Felix dad was busy with preparations, helping Felix with the grilling and anything else that needed doing - -but always had time to pop in a picture or two! His love and care for his family showed in every touch of his hand!

Rosie mom and Rosie were exquisite hostesses - -Rosie mom worked very hard to coordinate the party, prepare food, and decorate! I am sure that there was a ton of behind-the-scenes preparations that are too numerous to share. Her special love for Brittannie makes her one of my "favoritest" people on earth!

Rosie made fragrance hearts for everyone's tea light warmers with special personalized touches for the day! (Marvel Products!) Tatianna is in the middle - -we are all very thankful that Felix, Tati, and Yrene are here now after such a long ordeal!

The girls are watching Britt and Manny cut their cake.

Laura and Greg came up for the party, too! And I bet they are glad that they did! Yes, that is Greg in OHIO for the second time this year! Can we hear a 3??? Yup! December 19th!!!

Watching the cake cutting, too!

The men were all helping the master chef, Felix, with the grill. His perfect pyramids of hot coals were the magic behind the wonderful flavors of the steaks, the sausage, the chicken, and the lamb.

If you went away hungry it was your own fault!!! ; )

Mason buddy got to play with the other kids, but at this moment he got to rest and to tell Mammie, "Cheese!"

Daddy let him try a piece, and he was not really that thrilled with it!

Hannah had a great friend, too! (Maybe Britt will tell me how he spells his name, and I will add it here!) Sorry, I took French!

Rosie mom, Gram Reel, and Jimmy's Marilyn got to visit and had a good time, too!


At the condo with grandparents and Lori - this is after the tour!

And one more note - - Please keep Brenna and Kyle in your prayers. He gets shipped out to Iraq this week. Please pray for his safety as he helps protect our freedoms, and for Brenna as she waits state-side for his return.

It was sweet of them to keep his coming to the party a secret to surprise Manny!




Thank you, Cestari family, for all you did for Brittannie and Manny - - and all of us!

Words can't express our gratitude!

We love you all so much!