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A Whole Lot of Crazy

Caroline reflects back on a wild season, and shares what the cast has been up to since the dramatic reunion.

By Caroline Manzo

So here we are, at the very end of the road. It's been quite a journey, and I appreciate all of you for watching week after week. I think I'll make this short and sweet.

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I have been watching along with all of you these past few weeks, and I believe one thing has resonated throughout. We are a family. Where there is family there is love, there is laughter, there are struggles, and yes, there is fighting. I have to believe that each and every one of you out there has related to us in some way, shape or form. We are a whole lot of crazy, for sure! Guess what? I wouldn't trade any of them for the world.

Teresa, Joe, and the girls are hilarious. I've said it before, and I'll say it again...she is the modern day Lucille Ball! Where there is Teresa, there is laughter. She is a tremendous mom, wife, and friend...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, mwah, mwah, mwah! Congratulations to Teresa and Joe! I wish you all the luck in the world and look forward to meeting the new little Giudice in the Fall!!

Jacqueline and Chris have finally met their little miracle, Nicholas. He was worth the wait, he's gorgeous, and the best behaved little man in town. CJ is loving being a big brother, and enjoying his summer playing baseball, and learning how to golf with his cousin Albie. You should see him with his clubs...you just want to take him and hug him and squeeze him - too cute! Ashley is doing what teenage girls do - hanging out with friends, and getting ready for college in the fall.

Dina and Lexi are enjoying the summer, hanging out and getting ready for a mother/daughter trip to Miami in a couple of weeks. Do you think Miami is ready for them? Something tells me they are going to take it by storm! LOL.

As for me, and my guys, Albie just finished his first year of Law school. He struggled every day, but he got through it. Now he's back to work at a law firm in town and loving it. Christopher is working at The Brownstone, and as predicted he got his desk job, and is keeping everyone laughing in true Christopher style. My Lauren just graduated Cosmetology School last week, and yes, she got the FULL license. She waxes backs and loves it, really, she does! She is pursuing a career in make-up artistry, and I know she will be fabulous at her job. Al and I just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary this week, and we are taking a trip to Italy with the kids. I'm so excited, and I promise to post pics when I get back. I'm sure there will be plenty of stories to tell!

I want to thank my Bravo Family for putting up with all of our crazy...OMG, that would be a show in itself....behind the scenes of Bravo. What do you think of that Andy?!

Anyway, again, many, many thanks to all of the fans out there for watching, laughing, yelling, screaming, and crying along with us. I hope you enjoyed the ride, it was a crazy one for sure.

So much for short and sweet... :o)

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