Family and Friends

As with most everything else in life, you are only as good and successful as possible when you have great love and support. To that end we could not be more fortunate. We have a wonderful, giving family and a huge network of friends including our nurses, doctors, therapists, and many others. While at first, as parents, we took all of the responsibility upon ourselves, we have now come to appreciate that the most fulfilling way to raise any child is through the efforts and caring of many. From a story read by a grandparent, playing with his nurse, a home visit by a pediatrician or therapist, to being held and kissed by his aunt and uncle, Brett has been able to benefit from the love and talents of so many fantastic people.

In the appreciation of all that is done for us, we would like to highlight some of these friends and family in some pictures. Thanks to all of you for everything you do for us - we appreciate it more than you know! The pictures are cropped to make them squares. Just click on any picture below to see the full image.

Easter Egg Hunt with next door neighbors, Tom and Diane	Brett's girlfriend, Jessica Logan, likes his hair combed just right!	Our cousins, the Didiano's, came for a visit this summer. It was great seeing them!
A visit from cousin Teresa and Aunt Francie	Our friend Robin visiting Brett all the way from Chile
Spending time with Gram and Pop Pop	Spending time with Grandma and Papa	The D'Elia family presents the check from The Church of the Nativity - - the first donation to Brett's trust fund
I love you, Grandma!	Brett celebrates his birthday at school with nurse Denise
Brett with his friend Mark, from next door (August 2002)	Our friends, the Reeves, from Florida visit - Sue, Jacob and Emily (August 2002)	Snuggling with Grandma (August 2002)
Splish, Splash - Gram's givin' Brett a bath (July 2002)	Pop Pop tells the funniest stories (June 2002)	Papa's birthday presents (June 2002)
Uncle Rich and Daddy giving Brett kisses	Aunt Suzie and Uncle Chris with Mom and Dad at Brett's baptism	Brett having fun playing with Kathie - one of his home nurses
Brett and Pop Pop sharing smiles	Hanging out with the cousins	Brett spending some quiet time with Grandma
Nothin' better than being surrounded by your grandmas!	Papa tickling Brett	Gram and Brett singing a song
Brett and cousin Katie singing their favorite song	The family at Brett's 2nd birthday party	Aunt Suzie with Brett