Saturday, May 30, 2009
new places
Jr, Kristi and Emerson are in Europe to play with us!!! Two years ago when they came to visit we toured most of Milan's main sights and decided to do something different with their time. We did some sight seeing in the outskirts of Milan (Arona on Lago Maggiore and Vivegvano). We love to try gelato at all the best places and of course this time around was no exception we sampled (sample means cone with at least 2 scoops) 4 different times in the 3 short days in Italy. Emerson seemed to like the flavor- he just was not so sure about the temperature!
Now we are currently on the Alps in Switzerland (Gimmelwald). If you ever read Heidi, Princess Diaries or any book about living in a tiny mountain village then you have most likely pictured this place in your mind! As I write the bells on the cows are cling- clanking as they eat outside my window with a snow caped mountain view! I am sure there will be more to tell since we arrived late last night and have not done much this morning- so as always stay tuned!!!!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Summer in the air
I feel it do you??? Summer is in the air! Charlotte loves the grass between her toes and on her tongue!!! Oh the simple joys in life!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
I gave in....
So many of you have tried to convince me now for a few years- the first my friend Kristen summer of 2005 followed by almost every female relative or friend I have- well I did it. I have given in!
2 nights ago I could not sleep due to
and to
so I gave in to
Now I look forward to the next one!!!
2 nights ago I could not sleep due to
and to
so I gave in to
Now I look forward to the next one!!!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Time for Sleep
There is a saying in Italian about April- April is for sweet sleeping, and since Charlotte and I have been back in Milan for 2 full days now(the last few days of the month)- we have not done much other then sleep.
Over the past few weeks it has been so fun to watch Charlotte learn and develop new skills as well as try her hand or feet at many "firsts"! On Easter she rolled over for the first time (from tummy to back), her smiles are getting bigger for longer! She is now blowing her tongue to make funny noises and she is really starting to giggle and squeal! If you talk to her she is a captive audience! What more could we ask for?!?!?!
After hanging out in NYC for nearly a week we went on to Utah where we played with family nearly everyday! Giovanni only had a few days with us before he flew back to Italy and we made the most of his time. Ping-pong games, a joint birthday celebration (Gio in March, Dad 10 April and Jennine 20 April), going to movies and dining out to satisfy our cravings for all the foods we cant get in Italy.
When Gio left us we spent a few days sewing kids stuff and planning for Rebekah's baby shower. There was a great turn out and Bex really got showered with gifts for the little motor baby boy that will be arriving in July!
Into the Woods (Dad and JR) were working on a house in La Jolla, CA so mom, Kristi, Emerson, Lottie and I drove out to visit them. Stopping in Vegas to sleep and dip in the pool. What fun we had!!! Shopping, hanging out on the beach, seeing cousins, going to the aquarium and swap meet- of course we hit Costco at every opportunity and just being with family was all GREAT! Before we knew it we were in the car driving back to Utah and packing for the return to Italy!
Our trip was exciting and fun! Charlotte met so many of our friends and family for the first time! We missed many of you and look forward to seeing you in a few months when we plan to come out again.
Over the past few weeks it has been so fun to watch Charlotte learn and develop new skills as well as try her hand or feet at many "firsts"! On Easter she rolled over for the first time (from tummy to back), her smiles are getting bigger for longer! She is now blowing her tongue to make funny noises and she is really starting to giggle and squeal! If you talk to her she is a captive audience! What more could we ask for?!?!?!
After hanging out in NYC for nearly a week we went on to Utah where we played with family nearly everyday! Giovanni only had a few days with us before he flew back to Italy and we made the most of his time. Ping-pong games, a joint birthday celebration (Gio in March, Dad 10 April and Jennine 20 April), going to movies and dining out to satisfy our cravings for all the foods we cant get in Italy.
When Gio left us we spent a few days sewing kids stuff and planning for Rebekah's baby shower. There was a great turn out and Bex really got showered with gifts for the little motor baby boy that will be arriving in July!
Into the Woods (Dad and JR) were working on a house in La Jolla, CA so mom, Kristi, Emerson, Lottie and I drove out to visit them. Stopping in Vegas to sleep and dip in the pool. What fun we had!!! Shopping, hanging out on the beach, seeing cousins, going to the aquarium and swap meet- of course we hit Costco at every opportunity and just being with family was all GREAT! Before we knew it we were in the car driving back to Utah and packing for the return to Italy!
Our trip was exciting and fun! Charlotte met so many of our friends and family for the first time! We missed many of you and look forward to seeing you in a few months when we plan to come out again.
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