HUG OF THE MONTH (FOR MARCH )

This photo is another of my favourite photos, especially for my hug of the month segment.

And holds many nostalgic memorys,

My husbands older sister Filomena and her fiance Bob on their engagement night over 50 years ago.

My hubby had 7 brothers and sisters, (3 girls and 5 boys altogether)

Although l wasn't around to see their engagement ,many moons later ( after marrying their handsome, special brother ) l was to acquire 7 new brother and sister- in laws

I must admit l was very nervous meeting them all as they talk very loud, and all at once, as most Italians do

I thought they were all arguing.

I was excepted by all his brothers and sisters, but not his parents.

They wanted their oldest son to marry an Italian girl, not a fair dinkum aussie girl.

It took them many years for his father to accept me, but not his mum,  I know she loved me.

Below is Filomena and Bobs Wedding Day, with some of the family

Her brother Vince, below ( my future husband ) was her Best man

Don't they look gorgeous, sisters Anna and Mary, and brother Lou
Lou is now a Grandfather !