2008 Snap & Parting Shots

Photo: AARON HALE / Special to the Eagle

In this case, the hug comes from the little ones to the big one. The reason Julie Novembre and her siblings are so delighted is because Kathy Friday had a big hand in securing the Novembre family a home of their own through the ongoing work of Habitat for Humanity. The organization helps poor families secure their own houses, but one of the conditions is that the stronger members of the new household put "equity sweat" into its construction. That part can be explained to the young Novembres at a later stage - right now they're not expected to do anything at all, just enjoy the pleasure of having their own home.