Russell & Keri!!

This was taken on Keri's birthday! Russell had picked what he hoped was the perfect gift for her...and it was! Keri loved her ring and matching bracelet!

February 1, 1983!

Happy Birthday Jimmy!!! Gabe and Frank with their little brother on his "1st" birthday!!

Uncle Mark and Jim...on Vail!

Here we are on our visit to Colorado in 1999! Uncle Mark made sure Jim had the very best time! Not only did they snowboard on Vail but we ate at the finest little Italian restaurant! Garlic everywhere...and Jim loved it. I have great memories of him on that trip! I wanted a little Rocky Mountain of my own to bring home and Jim found the most perfect rock! We were on our way to Aspen and stopped at the site of the camp where our troops had once trained to fight in the Italian Alps. There, in this huge expanse at the base of the mountain, was my "Rock"! We never did get to Aspen that day! Though it was mid-April, an avalanche was still blocking the roadway...

Brothers!

This was taken about ten years ago...Gabe and Jim took their little cousin Jimmy to the rink to teach him to skate! Every one had a great time together! These memories are priceless!

Baby Russell James Marco!!!

How adorable is he in these photos? This is Jimmy's first professional photo! And what a coincidence that his little nightie had Rosebuds on it! (...click twice on the photo to enlarge it!)

Jim as Don Johnson?

Here Jim is a little older...and definitely has more input as to what he wears to church. This particular Sunday he opted for "Miami Vice" ...lookin' good Jim!

Jim as..."Annie"?

Poor Jim...Back in the day he had no say in how he was dressed! This cute little sailor suit looked great at the time but now it looks like Jim should be singing..."The sun will come up tomorrow...bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow..." You have admit he looked adorable!

Aay...Vincenzo!

Everyone Loves An Italian Boy!!!
Especially when they made Pizza like this guy!

The "Bad Boys Club" in the beginning...

This looks like a first grade school trip...to the zoo? The Neason Hill crew...Brett, Jimmy, Jeremiah and Mikie! Little friends...

Jim & Matt Perry

...Do we really want to know?

Here we have Jim in his "Dog" jersey...

...and here we have Luke in his "Boy" jersey!

Saturday Night

Saturday night here out in Colorado and I thought that I would make my contribution to Jimmy's blog. I think about Jimmy quite a bit. To say I miss him is an understatement. It is almost surreal that he has passed. One of my favorite memories was when Jimmy and Barb came out to visit me in Colorado. We had such a blast! We went to Winterpark and I was a bit concerned that Jimmy hadn't snowboarded in such a difficult place (Mt. Pleasant doesn't quite compare!). True to form, he grabbed his board and hit the slopes without hesitation. Exactly how he approached just about everything in his life, full-force and determined. We had a blast and here is a picture of that time. I know he is well now, just sucks that we don't get to share him in person.

Unk Mark