Farm Party for 200th http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html Farm Party for 200th The party took place in Cividale, Licia’s hometown. Thanks to Bill Barlow for this wonderful shot of the Devil’s Bridge leading to the city. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#0 7a30f998-6e39-4161-b2a4-b279e0a47d11 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/The%20Old%20Bridge/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/The%20Old%20Bridge/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The party took place in Cividale, Licia’s hometown. Thanks to Bill Barlow for this wonderful shot of the Devil’s Bridge leading to the city.</p></div></div> We set up the rented party tent next to the family church that is about 800 years old. The church is only about 40 yards from the main house. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#1 1dfbb0ca-439e-4fff-967f-adbf225acfc2 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Tent%20with%20Folks/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Tent%20with%20Folks/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption"> We set up the rented party tent next to the family church that is about 800 years old. The church is only about 40 yards from the main house.</p></div></div> Next to the church is the main house- the Coceani home. Licia was born in this building that is several hundred years old. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#2 b0f37d40-4c6c-41e4-9649-58380bb387e9 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Italy%20Mom%202012%20100/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Italy%20Mom%202012%20100/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Next to the church is the main house- the Coceani home. Licia was born in this building that is several hundred years old. </p></div></div> In the weeks and days prior to the party there was much work to be done including sewing the costumes. Here are Licia’s sister Giulia and Hena working on some last minute purses for the ladies. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#3 4c8503d1-bb38-4f2f-a78b-47e47c96c3a6 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Italy%20Mom%202012%20021/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Italy%20Mom%202012%20021/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">In the weeks and days prior to the party there was much work to be done including sewing the costumes. Here are Licia’s sister Giulia and Hena working on some last minute purses for the ladies.</p></div></div> Here Hena helps Nicoletta adjust her homemade dress. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#4 b86ffa68-00f6-4dea-bc47-dc8729575d95 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/NicoHenadressprep.%2843%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/NicoHenadressprep.%2843%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here Hena helps Nicoletta adjust her homemade dress.</p></div></div> The morning of the party was spent preparing food for 200 hungry festa folks. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#5 bf0f4048-3863-4d3c-9ea9-90812a1bb7dc http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%2837%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%2837%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The morning of the party was spent preparing food for 200 hungry festa folks.</p></div></div> What’s an italian party without tomatoes and mozzarella? http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#6 87420fba-a486-4792-8590-78b72dc4be2b http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Food%20Prep.%2835%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Food%20Prep.%2835%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">What’s an italian party without tomatoes and mozzarella?</p></div></div> Our pal, Karen Keiser, rolled up her sleeves and played the part of the german waitress. “Thank you fraulein. Yes, as a matter of fact, I WILL have some more strudel!” http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#7 f4b0ede8-433e-4bc9-bae9-054e984cc2f5 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/KarenServes/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/KarenServes/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Our pal,  Karen Keiser, rolled up her sleeves and played the part of the german waitress. “Thank you fraulein. Yes, as a matter of fact, I WILL have some more strudel!”</p></div></div> It took weeks to organize but Licia and her sisters put together data for the family tree going back 200 years. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#8 f39cf498-4fab-4d91-8880-95b2339dcc87 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/IMG_3888/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/IMG_3888/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">It took weeks to organize but Licia and her sisters put together data for the family tree going back 200 years.</p></div></div> Giulia and Licia then converted that genealogical data into a huge interactive family tree that Giulia painted. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#9 ea3e692f-7228-4c68-9d88-82031d17b230 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Family%20Tree%20%285%29%20copy/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Family%20Tree%20%285%29%20copy/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Giulia and Licia then converted that genealogical data into a huge interactive family tree that Giulia painted. </p></div></div> Here’s a close up of that family tree showing the branch of Licia’s late father and mother (Luciano & Agnese) and their children. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#10 2d10de36-3363-4a42-9824-c478b8ae20d6 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/FamilyTreeCU/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/FamilyTreeCU/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here’s a close up of that family tree showing the branch of Licia’s late father and mother (Luciano &amp; Agnese) and their children.</p></div></div> Because this was to be an extra special summer party we sprung for the rental of the good china! http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#11 fef85af7-61aa-4b15-8d7c-2b17d900a311 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%2824%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%2824%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Because this was to be an extra special summer party we sprung for the rental of the good china!</p></div></div> Everyone did a great job making the tent look bellissimo! Cousin Fabia made the wonderful place settings. Grazie Fabia!!! http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#12 7ec96efb-3094-4dde-bf3c-5b55e7367301 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Tablesettings%2822%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Tablesettings%2822%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Everyone did a great job making the tent look bellissimo! Cousin Fabia made the wonderful place settings. Grazie Fabia!!!</p></div></div> All the sisters wore homemade costumes representing the Imperial Era of Italy in the early 1800’s. Here is Germana lovely in light green. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#13 6b8712b9-0417-4755-bf12-df079d675cbc http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/GermanaLivingroom%2846%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/GermanaLivingroom%2846%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">All the sisters wore homemade costumes representing the Imperial Era of Italy in the early 1800’s. Here is Germana lovely in light green.</p></div></div> Here’s the beautiful Donatella posing in the living room of the family farm. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#14 9cf86e30-eed0-49c7-a1a2-aa7b587a7ebb http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/DonaLivingRoompose.%2873%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/DonaLivingRoompose.%2873%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here’s the beautiful Donatella posing in the living room of the family farm. </p></div></div> Giulia also struck a pretty pose in the dress she made herself. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#15 0b810c92-5d35-4e5e-923f-c7415e883fa9 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Guilialivingroompose.%2861%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Guilialivingroompose.%2861%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Giulia also struck a pretty pose in the dress she made herself.</p></div></div> Here’s Nicoletta looking beautiful in blue with a purse made by Hena. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#16 bcb28d3a-9b51-4bb7-bf0c-5c555b57046c http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/NicoLivingroompose%2857%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/NicoLivingroompose%2857%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here’s Nicoletta looking beautiful in blue with a purse made by Hena.</p></div></div> Since Licia and I can’t sew to save our lives we rented these Regency Era costumes and brought them from the US. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#17 4711c7d4-3cea-4502-8a5f-1aef1a7243da http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/LSFireplaceED.copy/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/LSFireplaceED.copy/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Since Licia and I can’t sew to save our lives we rented these Regency Era costumes and brought them from the US.</p></div></div> Here’s a nice shot of all the Coceani siblings in order of birth with Licia being the oldest: Licia, Lucio, Germana, Donatella, Giulia, and Nicoletta. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#18 dd8a520a-1f9d-488e-80d0-8a88c7002cb4 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28427%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28427%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here’s a nice shot of all the Coceani siblings in order of birth with Licia being the oldest: Licia, Lucio, Germana, Donatella, Giulia, and Nicoletta.</p></div></div> Cousin Ludovica looked like quite the princess with Hena looking elegant in her sari from Bangladesh. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#19 e4470a12-e44d-4ae4-9524-e0fd77ed58a4 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/LudoLiciaHenaPose.%28125%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/LudoLiciaHenaPose.%28125%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Cousin Ludovica looked like quite the princess with Hena looking elegant in her sari from Bangladesh.</p></div></div> Here’s Licia and her sister Giulia bookending their cousins Eliana, Ludovica and Lorenzo. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#20 5ad5eaf3-dc30-49ef-b686-6e13f381a70b http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/LiciaGiuila%3ACousinsPose%20%2887%29%20copy/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/LiciaGiuila%3ACousinsPose%20%2887%29%20copy/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here’s Licia and her sister Giulia bookending their cousins Eliana, Ludovica and Lorenzo.</p></div></div> A lot of americans went to the party including Licia’s doctor Robert Vescio here with his wife Elana. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#21 ba065067-81bd-495d-9a0e-d0fcfcfd3e8a http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Dr.Vescio%3AElana%3ALS.Pose%20%28101%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Dr.Vescio%3AElana%3ALS.Pose%20%28101%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">A lot of americans went to the party including Licia’s doctor Robert Vescio here with his wife Elana.</p></div></div> Representing their home country of Mexico were our friends Raffi and his wife Nella. This was their first trip to Italy and they were smiling all the time. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#22 eb4d850e-8b9c-49e2-aaed-49804c5c111a http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Raffi/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Raffi/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Representing their home country of Mexico were our friends Raffi and his wife Nella. This was their first trip to Italy and they were smiling all the time. </p></div></div> Here’s a nice shot of our friends Giovanna, her husband Carlo and their kids Mattia and Alice all wearing some local Friulian costumes. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#23 20c96710-9236-425b-9437-7e41b0b7d868 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28141%29%20copy/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28141%29%20copy/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here’s a nice shot of our friends Giovanna, her husband Carlo and their kids Mattia and Alice all wearing some local Friulian costumes.</p></div></div> Licia poses with our friend Viki representing her home country of Hungary. She arrived with that funny makeup on her face. She didn’t get it from eating the potato salad. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#24 5409eca0-4829-4f08-be55-64be879aa2d6 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28170%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28170%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Licia poses with our friend Viki representing her home country of Hungary. She arrived with that funny makeup on her face. She didn’t get it from eating the potato salad.</p></div></div> Licia is all smiles with one of our oldest friends from California, Cheri Brownlee and one of our newest friends, Dr. Ruth Becker also from California. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#25 cc5720af-3d21-4cba-b70e-ad427a2656fd http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Cheri.Licia.Dr.Becker.%28131%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Cheri.Licia.Dr.Becker.%28131%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Licia is all smiles with one of our oldest friends from California, Cheri Brownlee and one of our newest friends, Dr. Ruth Becker also from California. </p></div></div> Everyone looked great in this photo except for the roasted pig who didn’t want to come to the party.......at all! http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#26 58534956-a7fa-4fa8-83a1-ee67f1896de6 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/GroupwithPig.%28129%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/GroupwithPig.%28129%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Everyone looked great in this photo except for the roasted pig who didn’t want to come to the party.......at all!</p></div></div> Doesn’t Millie look lovely with the flowers? She looks like she just walked out of a 1812 prairie dance. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#27 ed4193cc-9fec-4f4f-9a03-21c2bc77112d http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/MillieInDressPose/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/MillieInDressPose/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Doesn’t Millie look lovely with the flowers? She looks like she just walked out of a 1812 prairie dance.</p></div></div> Here’s a nice shot of Licia’s brother Lucio taking some applause for the great salad he made for the party. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#28 a26c2ef5-21ba-427f-a571-ce052d0116a4 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28188%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28188%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here’s a nice shot of Licia’s brother Lucio taking some applause for the great salad he made for the party.</p></div></div> Here’s a nice photo of Germana trying to get out of the way as Uncle Louie breaks out into song. He’s unstoppable! http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#29 8c5f21a8-8728-42f6-972e-7f01c3bd17cc http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/LouieSings/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/LouieSings/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here’s a nice photo of Germana trying to get out of the way as Uncle Louie breaks out into song. He’s unstoppable!</p></div></div> During the party we made Dr. Vescio an official honorary citizen of Cividale by giving him a Cividale coffee cup. Oddly enough, he was thrilled. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#30 931ee4f6-daa8-4209-8dc1-7ca22ad47e7c http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28220%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28220%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">During the party we made Dr. Vescio an official honorary citizen of Cividale by giving him a Cividale coffee cup. Oddly enough, he was thrilled. </p></div></div> The Mayor of Cividale, Stefano Balloch, even stopped by to praise the Coceani family and especially sister Germana and brother-in-law Lorenzo for their vast contributions to the community. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#31 168297c4-57ce-455d-8b50-304f71387124 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/MayorStefano%3ALicia%20%28197%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/MayorStefano%3ALicia%20%28197%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Mayor of Cividale, Stefano Balloch, even stopped by to praise the Coceani family and especially sister Germana and brother-in-law Lorenzo for their vast contributions to the community.</p></div></div> The day of the party also just happened to be Lorenzo’s birthday. Another great excuse to have more cake. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#32 65c46057-1018-40ff-88e5-22313f869c03 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28327%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28327%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The day of the party also just happened to be Lorenzo’s birthday. Another great excuse to have more cake.</p></div></div> Lorenzo wasn’t in costume but we let him cut his birthday cake anyway. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#33 8573eb2a-ac60-48e5-8f82-d3742b8db004 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Lorenzo%20Cake%20Cutting/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Lorenzo%20Cake%20Cutting/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Lorenzo wasn’t in costume but we let him cut his birthday cake anyway.</p></div></div> We even gave him a medal for all the work he’s done, and continues to do, to keep the 800 year old farm looking great....WITH an actual working toilet! http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#34 bbcde11c-7b67-49ca-84a1-35cb790b9f46 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28332%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28332%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">We even gave him a medal for all the work he’s done, and continues to do, to keep the 800 year old farm looking great....WITH an actual working toilet!</p></div></div> The family tree was a huge hit with the Coceani cousins who drove in from all over Italy to add their names to the board. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#35 ca3bb90d-bbbc-45af-a7f7-20e00a8d892b http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Cousins%3ATree%2888%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Cousins%3ATree%2888%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The family tree was a huge hit with the Coceani cousins who drove in from all over Italy to add their names to the board.</p></div></div> The cousins also got the chance to share old photos. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#36 74cd6726-0799-45d1-9ca2-193c3a696039 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/SharingPics.%28150%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/SharingPics.%28150%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The cousins also got the chance to share old photos. </p></div></div> As part of the fun we had a costume parade contest in the family church. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#37 e82b5c14-4235-4695-b4f7-f5a4de3eff2d http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/SteveLiciainChurch%20%28225/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/SteveLiciainChurch%20%28225/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">As part of the fun we had a costume parade contest in the family church.</p></div></div> Here’s Giulia with her husband Stefano and son Massimo. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#38 d72005ba-62cd-4f01-9fdd-607b335c6989 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Stefano%3AMassimo%3AGiu.inchurch%20%28229%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Stefano%3AMassimo%3AGiu.inchurch%20%28229%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here’s Giulia with her husband Stefano and son Massimo.</p></div></div> Here’s Lucio with his girlfriend Boucra. She’s from Morocco. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#39 32f38c95-0d61-45e8-82df-add7065b02c1 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28245%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28245%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here’s Lucio with his girlfriend Boucra. She’s from Morocco.</p></div></div> Cheri Brownlee and her husband Bill looked regal in their Regency Era costumes. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#40 a323d07c-c0f1-4c25-bbe5-c02bc4eb74bc http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Cheri%3ABillinChurch%20%28272%20copy/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Cheri%3ABillinChurch%20%28272%20copy/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Cheri Brownlee and her husband Bill looked regal in their Regency Era costumes. </p></div></div> As did Dr. Becker with her top hatted husband Gerhard. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#41 ab52f092-9aee-44db-859e-d346be9cc2d3 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Gerhard%3ARuth%3ALicia%20%28250%20copy/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Gerhard%3ARuth%3ALicia%20%28250%20copy/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">As did Dr. Becker with her top hatted husband Gerhard.</p></div></div> The winner of the contest was Uncle Pio from Australia and sister Nicoletta. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#42 7fbce8db-d6df-4e80-8825-5451c1a67b5d http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28239%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28239%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The winner of the contest was Uncle Pio from Australia and sister Nicoletta.</p></div></div> Here’s a nice group shot of beautifully costumed guests sweating like pigs because the temperature was topping 90 degrees! Of course it’s better to look good than to feel good. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#43 78cc0d50-2031-4227-997e-a70a0e72d3cb http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/GroupShotChurch/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/GroupShotChurch/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Here’s a nice group shot of beautifully costumed guests sweating like pigs because the temperature was topping 90 degrees! Of course it’s better to look good than to feel good. </p></div></div> We also had a Master of Ceremonies who helped us have fun with songs and games. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#44 7fc72b1f-0791-4bb3-b4ff-aef05efe2244 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28281%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28281%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">We also had a Master of Ceremonies who helped us have fun with songs and games.</p></div></div> One of the games was to try and get a decent sound out of an ancient horn. Ludo tried her best. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#45 76ebda4e-a1b1-49ea-be5c-ed016ea64e14 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28299%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28299%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">One of the games was to try and get a decent sound out of an ancient horn. Ludo tried her best.</p></div></div> Raffi got a big sound that surprised everyone....... especially Germana. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#46 76573bee-f12e-43d9-9882-af74d78c7829 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28302%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28302%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Raffi got a big sound that surprised everyone....... especially Germana.</p></div></div> I got a good sound too but it came with a hernia. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#47 9005eff4-5ced-45de-a033-af8e7f3ca3d7 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/SteveBlows%28320%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/SteveBlows%28320%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I got a good sound too but it came with a hernia.</p></div></div> Even though we were celebrating our forebearers from 1812 Germana also threw in a surprise laser show above the church altar. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#48 32315cca-cb9d-4256-9eaf-4fa4b177a929 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28311%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/1%20%28311%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Even though we were celebrating our forebearers from 1812 Germana also threw in a surprise laser show above the church altar. </p></div></div> After the costume contest the band broke out with some traditional italian folk songs. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#49 8e34b420-c103-47fc-b8c9-d4e5e7cfb07b http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/TheBand%20%28350%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/TheBand%20%28350%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">After the costume contest the band broke out with some traditional italian folk songs. </p></div></div> And we were entertained by a local troop of folks dancers as well. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#50 54146b8b-65ef-4afa-b4fe-c2f9f458e2eb http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/TheDancers%20%28354%29/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/TheDancers%20%28354%29/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">And we were entertained by a local troop of folks dancers as well.</p></div></div> The dance mood continued outside into the early evening with everyone learning dance steps popular at the turn of the century. The 19th century that is. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#51 83f72bdc-1803-4951-bd92-9655bf04eb9c http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Full%20Circle%20Dancing/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/Full%20Circle%20Dancing/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The dance mood continued outside into the early evening with everyone learning dance steps popular at the turn of the century. The 19th century that is.</p></div></div> Even in long dresses and hot costumes the dancing went on for hours. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#52 90734d9b-7cc2-4722-85f0-e954576ffae8 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/OutdoorDancing/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/OutdoorDancing/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Even in long dresses and hot costumes the dancing went on for hours.</p></div></div> Dr. Vescio and Raffi showed the ladies that even manly men know how to dress up and dance. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#53 0e042219-374d-499f-9edf-1f0f0b92853e http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/IMG_3952/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/IMG_3952/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Dr. Vescio and Raffi showed the ladies that even manly men know how to dress up and dance. </p></div></div> Germana and Stefano danced until they could barely stand. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#54 aeac7f48-fc69-4092-b2d7-2ce2ae68b91c http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/IMG_3970/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/IMG_3970/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Germana and Stefano danced until they could barely stand. </p></div></div> And it looks like Licia’s dance lessons in LA finally paid off. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#55 9a4d34ea-1132-42d0-9227-ced71d550dce http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/IMG_3958/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/IMG_3958/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">And it looks like Licia’s dance lessons in LA finally paid off. </p></div></div> With the moon setting and the dance circle getting smaller we thank everyone for a GREAT party and we thank you for visiting our website. http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th.html#56 5d79de39-0b07-44c5-b8d9-1a2d09dce9c7 http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/DancingNite2/thumb.jpg http://www.steveandlicia.net/SteveandLicia.net/Farm_Party_for_200th_files/Media/DancingNite2/micro.jpg <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_137_34"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">With the moon setting and the dance circle getting smaller we thank everyone for a GREAT party and we thank you for visiting our website.</p></div></div>