Once there was a snowman

About a week ago a snow storm rolled in. Charlotte and I decided to take advantage of the white stuff and build a snowman or "No-man" as she says it. Since we did not have snow pants for her we made due with a white garbage bag and tape! Worked great! As you can see we also had a problem with gloves to fit. In the end we enjoyed playing in the snow!

In the Spirit of Thanksgiving

In the Spirit of Thanksgiving

Happy Halloween 2010!

 

Italy is not known for the Halloween Celebrations, any "festa" to do with a Saint- now that Italy does... so when a chance to dress up for Halloween came we took it! As last year we were invited to Celebrate a 3year old birthday party, costume style! Charlotte was Strawberry Shortcake (the french version.. since there she is called "Charlotte aux fraises") I made her costume with some felt scraps and an IKEA blanket. I was a black cat that swallowed a fish, you know since I am 5 months pregnant and showing I thought the "Little" should have a costume too! Giovanni also pointed out that since the baby will be coming in March it was rather fitting that a fish be on my belly for the zodiac sign Pisces! Giovanni was a fisherman because it went well with my costume and also for the reason that this summer at the lake he fell in love with fishing thanks to my nephew! We had a great time... but are happy to be going to bed. We ate too many browines, cupcakes and salty treats! Hope you all had a fun weekend!

Rome Temple Groundbreaking

On the occasion of the Rome Temple groundbreaking we headed to Rome Friday returning to Milan on Sunday afternoon. Giovanni is involved with the PR for the temple and helped the world report people with interviews, ect... Charlotte and I got to hang out with the cousins for the short stay and enjoyed being with family, and being apart of this historical event even if it was a fast trip.

something new, well to some of you

 

What's new?? We are going to have a new little one arriving in March! I am about half way through the pregnancy and feeling great! Yesterday we got to take a peek at our "little" during an ultrasound! It was exciting!! Even Lottie was saying "baby, baby"! Gio and I are undecided about finding out what we will be welcoming into the world come spring, so I had the Dr write the BIG Answer down on an index card and seal it in an envelope, that way if we get really anxious we can open it up and know! Excitment is the best word to describe what we are feeling!

a few favorites

Lottie loves these two videos!


What do you think??

Caramel dipped

Feeling the mood of the season I have been craving caramel dipped apples! I remembered seeing a recipe somewhere in blog world during the past week, but could not seem to find it... I was looking for a simple caramel recipe that would not be too difficult to make, while Googleing the subject I came upon a GREAT recipe go here to check it out! It was fairly easy to make (I did it along side dinner) let the caramel cool while we ate and dipped my apples after dinner was eaten! The apples are now in the fridge. I plan on sending some with Gio to the office tomorrow! His co-workers will be in for a treat, I don't know if any of them have ever had a caramel dipped apple!