Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Model in the making

Yesterday our little Charlotte modeled in a fashion show held at her friend's preschool. She was darling!
I was only backstage so I did not get proper photos of her coming down the runway, but I do have a few of her running around behind the scenes (too bad my computer died and it may be a while until I can get them on here)!
I really wish I had a video of Gio teaching her how to "strut", yes strut ostrich style while blowing kisses- I was a bit disappointed she did not do it down runway, maybe next time!
Here's to a lovely little Charlotte!

Saturday, June 25, 2011

America is blessed!

Look who is one of the newest citizens!!! Ok, really until we get Isaac's paper work back will everything be "official" but just look at that smile! He loves that he now can claim his American heritage! We love this little guy!

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Thirsty??

This is the drinking fountain near one of our favorite parks, Char's loves trying to get a drink between running around. She was lucky to have daddy there this day to help!

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

the past 2 weekends

I have been holding out you! Rude of me right? We have been doing a tiny bit of traveling around here and I have not shared any of it with you. Don't hold it against me, I have been lazy and not in the "sharing mood".Please understand, I am sure most all of us go through that from time to time!
I came to my good senses and figured who ever you are that checks up on us here probably wants to see what happenings are going on around here and how the kiddies are growing. I hope not to disappoint!
This last weekend we were in Como to see our friends Ilaria & Alessandro get married! The ceremony was held in a beautiful church decorated with white flowers and candles, perfect! The reception was in a villa off of Lake Como just past Belliago. The kids were a bit under the weather and spent most of the time sleeping... so don't mind the "glazed eye" look they are givin!



(first 3 images were taken by our friend Marco, he has a MUCH better camera then I do, Sorry! this is the biggest I could get them!)



The weekend before that we went to Torino! It was a QUICK trip, but fun to be back! Giovanni and I met 6 years ago Sunday, June 5th, 2005 in Torino & we just happened to be there again on SUnday, June 5th, 2011!!!
Here are a few highlights of that little get away! (P.S.) our friend Cary came with us) After a quick trip to Porto Palazzo (Europe's largest open air market) buying plump, juicy cherries and some yummy asparagus for a STEAL we then walked around the center.
One place I had always heard about but had never visited in my many trips to Torino was a little cafe called La Biscern. Supposedly they have some phenomenal hot chocolate (among some other drinks of which we did not try due to the alcoholic ingredients). This place is truly storic!When we first walked into the square where it is located we saw a few tables outside with people enjoying their drinks... and a line of about 10 people waiting to sit! It was quite tiny inside, maybe 10 little tables crammed with chairs around them green walls lined with silver cups and teapots. Glass jars filled with candy and yummy gianduia chocolates(a hazelnut chocolate, think nutella flavor)! Most people popping in to try a glass of something and leaving again quickly. We were among this group. You can see Charlotte enjoyed it!






There are more adventure to share, but I am too tired right now... until hummm, i dont know, soon!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

3 month skill

Blowing bubbles is what my 3 month old does best!