I’m on the last lap of the first draft of this book, driving fast toward the finish line. But I didn’t want another week to go by, so I’m posting a few pictures from the anniversary party. Needless to say, my parent’s 50th was a good time. But then, we Letos know how to throw a party.
Observe:
The cake (all the gold parts are edible…dusted in 24kt gold and delicious!)
The food (enjoyed by my nephew) Isn’t he adorable?
The portrait (unframed, but on display)
The reception (click for larger picture…this restaurant is on Tampa Bay)
The family (Aren’t we a great looking bunch?)
I don’t like to name the kids on the Internet, but the adults are my brother, Jason and his wife, Jeannette on the left, my sister in law, Joy, my brother Chris, me and my husband on the right. My hand is on the shoulder of my brother, Timothy, and my parents, of course, are in the center of it all!
It was a great time!
By all reports, Julie Leto was a sweet child once, somewhat shy, preferring to play quietly in her room making up stories. However, being raised with three brothers in a loud, primarily Italian household did have its influences and Julie discovered her inner tough girl. That’s probably why most of her heroines kick serious butt. Writing sassy heroines has worked out, as she’s sold over forty books to four publishers featuring strong, confident women. Julie lives in Florida with her daughter, a spoiled dachshund, a haughty lynx-point Siamese and a wide range of relatives all within driving distance.
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Looks like it was a great party! That cake was fantastic and, yes, your nephew is adorable.
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Definitely must have been a blast. That cake was absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful thing.
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Oh what a lovely party! And what a wonderful thing to celebrate – 50 yrs together. That cake looks amazing.
Thanx for sharing Julie :)
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That’s one cake that won’t make the cake wreck website!
What a great looking family, but the picture won’t enlarge.
I am so glad everyone had a great time and no hurricane to interrupt it!!
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Looks like y’all had a great party! You have a beautiful family and they did a wonderful job on the cake.
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That looks like such an amazing party!
Il love that cake…makes me hungry, but it is too beautiful to eat!
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Juile that cake is just beautiful I would have a hard time eating it. Looks like your parents had had a great time with a lot of wonderful people. You did a great job. Hopefully I will make it to the big 50 we will hit 25 this march so it is exciting to see people really do still stay married.
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Congrats on closing in on the checkered flag!
That cake is beautiful and the party looked fantastic. Your parents look great!!! And like someone else said, it’s fantastic to see a couple stay together and be able to celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Here’s to another 50!
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Looks like a great party. The cake is gorgeous and I am surprised you were able to eat it. I can’t get over how much you look like your mother. and you have great looking brothers.
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What a beautiful family you have, Julie! I love the matching outfits and coordinating colors on your mom and her granddaughters.
May your parents have many more happy years together!
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Awesome photos, Julie! Looks like your parents and your family had a spectacular time celebrating! Hooray!!
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It must have been a fabulous party! The cake is gorgeous and yes your nephew is too cute!
Cher
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Julie, thanks for sharing the pictures & a little about the party with all of us. The cake is beautiful & the family too! How wonderful that your parents have had 50 years together.
Here is to many more good years for them.
I am reading Phantom Pleasures and loving it. What a great job you did with this book. Can’t wait for the next one. Good luck finishing the one you are now writing.
It seems you all have books coming out soon that I can’t wait to read! :flower4you:
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What a great family. I am so impressed by how you all came together to honor your parents.
Cake looks delicoious and can not believe that it is buttercream.
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Looks like it was a wonderful party? How many people?
And the cake was equisite!
Many more happy years to your parents.
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We had just under 200 people at the reception…probably somewhere around 175, I think. BIG party. (Of course, probably 100 of those people are actually blood relatives.)
They also renewed their vows at church. All the girls (my daughter and nieces) took up the offertory (we’re Catholic) and all the nephews were altar servers. We presented them with a blessing from the Pope. It was very cool.
The cake was delicious, as well as gorgeous…and yes, it’s buttercream. Amazing. Even my brothers thought it was “boxes” as a decoration and not a real edible cake, LOL!
The weather was absolutely beautiful (and we were watching!) and the bay view was an added bonus. We’re all having fun now exchanging pictures by email. We still have cake in the fridge…the party goes on! :giggle:
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Julie that cake was georgoues I wouldn’t want to eat it it was so pretty
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Just adding on my blog address (pardon the interruption!).
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Wow you really know how to throw a party. Everything looks beautiful.
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Jules, these are great pics…it looks like you guys had a blast…at 24K gold cake…wow…okay fine, it’s dusted but, wow anyway…the portrait looks great too…50 years…unbelievably long time when you are single…
Good luck with the rest of the book…I am sure you will make it in time…
It feels so good to be back…
Peace and love,
Paula R.
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What a beautiful loving family! Julie, you are truly blessed.
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Wow, everything looks wonderful. The cake is beautiful and I love the family pic. :)
I don’t know how you pulled it off with that many people and still managed to write everyday.
Did you say you still have cake??? Hmmm…Cuban coffee and cake…I’m just saying.
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Lovely pics -and that cake looks amazing!
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It really does look like a great party. I’m glad things turned out so well. All the pictures remind me of my grandparents’ 50th anniversary party we threw for them 5 years ago. :)