by Dennis Augustine
“Easter is the only time when it’s perfectly safe to put all our eggs in one basket.”-Evan Escar
Our son-in-law Kyle and brother Chip’s mom, Kim, along with her husband Al Chien, hosted a sumptuous Easter brunch for fourteen family members and friends at their beautiful home. Al greeted the adults with Ramos Gin Fizz cocktails-a perfect start to a spring celebration.
With her background in event planning and a flair for festive décor, Kim makes every major holiday a magical experience for both adults and our grandkids.
Lyla, Emmy, and August (Gus) lit up with excitement receiving their Easter baskets and dashing around the yard for the Easter Egg Hunt that Lolly (Kim) and Pop (Al) lovingly organized. Their joy was absolutely contagious!
A personal highlight for me—beyond celebrating with family—was meeting Al’s longtime friend, Michael. We quickly discovered we’re both Sicilian, or as we say in Sicilian slang, “Compa,” which is a friendly way of saying bro. He is from Santa Caterina Villarmosa located near picturesque seaside town of Cefalu, while my mother was born in Roccalumera, Messina near Taormina.
Wishing a Happy Easter to our family in New Jersey and Texas, to Kyle’s dad, Steve and GG, and Buona Pasqua to my family in Italy and Sicily. May your your Easter be as joyful and full of love as ours was!
