Charlotte turns DUE!

I have wanted to share our Sicily photos and Lottie's 2nd birthday with you all, but time is just running from me and I don't often feel that I can catch up! In any case here are a few from the birthday celebration.
We were actually in Palermo for her bday, Gio was working on a genealogy job most of the day. The little one and I spent a few hours at the park before meeting up with Gio for lunch and then again for dinner. When we were home in Milan a few days later we invited our friend and Lbug's FAVORITE sitter, Amanda, over to help us eat some pizza and cupcakes in her honor!

what's another year?

Sunday (Nov. 23rd) was my 28th Birthday!!! yup I am one year older! It was a pretty normal Sunday: church in the morning and a little hanging out in the afternoon with some phone calls. Giovanni was acting a little weird, but I did not think much of it. He wanted pizza for dinner so I started the dough and thought it a little unfair that I was cooking what HE wanted to eat, I did not want to put in the time to bake a cake so I was trying out a microwave chocolate thingy and placing candles on when he hurried out of the house just before 6pm to take a rented movie back. In the mean time I took to sitting on the couch lounging and web surfing. A few minutes later he came back in saying that he had left something... then in walked about 15 people!!! I was really shocked- needless to say he really did pull of the surprise! I just wish I was not sitting in little stretch pants and a t shirt when everyone walked in!
There was all sorts of yummy things to eat and fun people to talk to! Thanks Giovanni for pulling it all together! I love you!

JOYEUX 34 ANS GIOVANNI

To my caro Giovanni on his 34th birthday:

34 Reasons I love you!

1. You are always excited about little things.

2. You work very hard.

3. You are so good about telling me you love me.

4. You are funny, in Italian and English.

5. You would rather hang out with me than anyone else.

6. You are so excited to be a Dad someday.

7. You share your love of classical music and art work with me (and are patient when I just need some words to sing along to).

8. You love sharing the gospel and are not afraid to tell anyone what you believe.

9. You love a good adventure.

10. You get along with everyone (always diplomat).

11. You usually take out the trash.

12. You call me from work just to say hi and you love me (or you send a message).

13. You help me cook and clean (Yes he is GREAT)!

14. You become "best friends" with anyone very quickly (so outgoing)!

15. You are always willing to help anyone with a problem, or you slove it if you can.

16. You are quick to say sorry, even if you are the one who deserves an apology.

17. You love to try new food (resturants or home see below).

18. You are always willing to try my "experiments" in the kitchen.

19. You listen to me blab, read or sing even if you would like not too.

20. You are always concerned about others.

21. You call me “amore” and other cute italian names.

22. You always pray and kiss me before leaving in the morning and you always kiss me when you come home from work!

23. You have style and you love to find a good sale! (It's almost free!)

24. You are very Kind.

25.You love to know about your ancestory.

26. You love the Lord and honor the preistood.

27. You are VERY determined.

28. You have a gentle heart.

29. You have a GREAT smile!

30. You are supportive of me and my BIG dreams or even my stupid mistakes (loosing the camera and buying a new one).

31.You look great in a suit, professional and never seem out of place.

32.You help anyone feel at ease in any situation (this often is me)!

33.You go more then the extra mile at work and everyone there knows it!

34. You can't wait for all of our tomorrows!

There are so many, many more. I love you.xoxo, rach