As we get older, we tend to wander... from day to day, to project to project, and from what is important and what is not. In our case we also plan on doing some wandering around the country. I hope you will join us.
Friday, December 16, 2011
That’s Amore
Our bunch had a great time several weeks ago when we came together for a Pizza Party.
I’m talking home made dough, fresh ingredients, build your own type pizzas.
The kids really got into the act of rolling out the dough and deciding which toppings were appropriate and which were not. We did insist on one adult pizza, complete with onions, green peppers and mushrooms.
With our tummies already yelling STOP!, we dug into whipped cream topped pumpkin and warm apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Oh my gosh. Does it getting any better than that?
Of course it gets better than that. A few stretched out on the floor and couch for a nap. I won’t post those pictures. You’re welcome.
The rest got caught up in a rousing game of Apples to Apples.
Jim took so many pictures and as I looked through them, a song kept going through my head. So, I will leave you with my version of “That’s Amore”. (Forgive me Frank Sinatra and composer, Harry Warren.) Just hum along as you read the titles under each photo.
When the family arrives to make pizza pie,
That's amore;
When the smiles are so wide as secret cards slide,
That's a - more.
Ingredients will swirl, flippy slip-a-tip-a-twirl, slip-a-a-twirl
And you'll sing "Vita bella."
Hearts'll play tippi-tippi-tay, tippi-tippi-tay
Like a gay tarantella.
When the old and the young come together as one
That's amore;
Here it is the clue, whatcha gonna do?
Family is love;
When you talk and scheme and you know you're living a dream, signore,
'Scusa me, but you see, back in old Mizouri, that's
amore.
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18 comments:
What great memories! The food looked Delicious too!
We had such a great time t the Thanksgiving Pizza party!!! We ate to much and had a great time catching up. I love seeing the kids get into the making of the pizzas. I think this was a very very very Happy Thanksgiving :)
Your home looks so comfortable and warm and cozy! I could almost smell the pizza cooking. No wonder they all like to gather at your house.
This post made me smile HUGE!!
:) Gosh, your place always looks so warm and FULL of great food and love (err.. Amore!)
p.s., I don't think Frank will mind your version of the song - in fact he might even prefer it!
Sounds like yall had a great time !! Pictures are wonderful to treasure!
First Iggy and now you are being creative with this song writing, Deanna. I loved it! I was singing along when I saw the pictures and your captions, all precious! Beautiful family you have (I know I've said it before, but I'll repeat it again and again; many blessings indeed there!)
Looked like a very wonderful time for you and your family!
betty
Hi Deanna, it looks like everyone had a wonderful time at the pizza party with great food, games and fun! I enjoyed all your photos and I like your rendition of Frank's song!
Looks like the best time! I agree with the others in that your home looks so inviting and filled with amore. I was singing along! Love the pictures. Thanks so much for sharing. What a wonderful family!! :):)
love it! :)
Deanna you can't beat Frank, we still listen to him on Sirius almost every afternoon. Well when we aren't listening to Christmas music. Your home looks filled with family love and the pizza party sounds like a fun tradition. Lots of happy smling faces. At least I could think about pizza today while I read your post :) "Back in old Mizouri, that's amore" YES!
That looked like a fantastic time. You really are the best Mother and grandmother. I still want to belong to your family.
Everyone looked like they really enjoy being together as a family. You are very fortunate indeed.
What a fun family you have!!!! Next time I want to come too! And I totally loved your song, lol!
I did so love your take on the song!!! Now, that's amore'!!!
What a blast and a half your 'crew' had makin' pizzas, eatin' pies and playin' together. Live truly doesn't get any better that this!
God bless ya sweetie and have yourself a marvelous day!!! :o)
What a wonderful post, Deanna! And what a wonderful family you have!
I feel like I just visited your house and your family! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Saloma
This is what love and family is all about. :) Great family photos.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
*hugs*
Many thanks for not posting the passed out on Benadryl, um, I mean "sleeping" pictures, mom!
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