If One Picture is Worth a Thousand Words...

...prepare yourselves for a novel!

The Annual Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is a big event for the Contessa family. And this year was no different. Actually, it was an even bigger event than usual, with three of the newest members of the family in town. Gerri and Ro arrived on Thursday, January 28th. Saturday, Farlan, Shanika, Jayden and Amare drove down from Phoenix, as did Hass & Amy. And Reef, Tawnisha and Zander finished up their treck from Colorado. And somehow we managed to fit everyone in our little house: 10 adults, 4 kids and 4 dogs!

Uncle Ib meets Zander for the first time.

Farlan, Jayden, Shanika & Amare.

Zander, Reef & Tawnisha.

Amare was having fun with all the toys!

Proud Papa, Reef.

Jayden and Bella playing tug.

Gerri & Hass.

Auntie Lisa hanging out with Zander.

Amare...11 months old, already!

Uncle Ib and Jayden having some fun.

Hot mamas!

Gerri & Ro in Auntie Heaven!

Uncle Reef & Amare giggling before bedtime.

Zander & Knox saying "What's Up, Cuz?"

Daddys with their Mini-Me's.

Uncle Hass has kisses for the Knox!

We're too cool.

That's right: Rockstars...it runs in the family.

Auntie Gerri...soaking up the cuteness!

Smiles all around!

Uncle Reef showing Knox all about fishy lips.

It's an Auntie Sandwich!

Knox loves his Auntie Ro...he had special good morning smiles for her every day.

It was her first trip to the desert, so Ib took Gerri to see the sights of Tucson.

What would a family get together be without a self-timer group photo?! What a great week. We love you guys! Thanks so much for making the trip.