we are family

I might have mentioned that we popped over to New York a couple weekends ago to celebrate a big birthday of my mom's.  All in all, the weekend was great fun, with more family hang out time with more family members than I can ever remember, at least as adults.  The night before her big party, we went out to a delicious Italian meal in the neighborhood.  Just family.  Around a big table.  With delicious food.  And good times all around.  Couldn't ask for anything better in my book.