Early introductions

As some of you may know, much of mom's family didn't meet dad until more than a year after they got married. Grandpa John came along on the trip in mid-2005 as well, and he and his son felt like they were adopted, or perhaps had always been part of the family.

Now that Lil' Genghis is with us, we can also explain one of the few nice things about meeting the wonderful relatives so late. Ordinarily, if you've been dating a while, you get the "So when are you getting married?" pressure. Then after you've been married a while, you get the "So when are you giving us grandkids?" pressure. The late introductions kinda bridged that gap.

We were already married, so that took a bunch of the pressure off. And because people were just meeting us as a couple, it also meant nobody was going to be asking about our sex life!

Instead, it was all just wonderful fun, with food, family, food, friends, food, naps, food, dog bites and food blending together.

Here are some of the first photos:



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The meeting of the fathers.


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Aunt Ligia starts teaching her dance moves.


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Is Aunt Bruna looking happier because she's looking away from Uncle Rodrigo? Only she could tell, and she's too nice. =)


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One of dad's first introductions to the magic of Praia da Costa. The name needs work, but it's a wonderful place.


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From the old family homestead.


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One of dad's first introductions to the magic of McDonald's banana pies.


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When you see the fish phone, you know you've arrived.