The Round Up
Above is a view from of Lago Santa Croce and Monte Pizzoc. This view is a short drive and a hike from the street we live on.
The hike to get to that view isn't so shabby either.
Here's Georgie's last day of 3rd grade with Ms Henderson. Georgie has always loved her teachers. Ms. Henderson is no exception.
We grew peas again in the garden this spring. None of them made it to the table or near a steamer. We ate them all straight off the vine. I loved looking out the back window at the girls running around in our springing back yard eating peas straight from the pod.
Early June/ late May is cherry season in Italy. ANd It. Is Glorious! There are wild cherry trees everywhere and big, deep red, juicy sweet ones abound from the local markets. There's a wild sour cherry tree up the road from our house. The kids and I went up there one Saturday morning with a basket and had homemade cherry pie by dinner time. For me, this is a real sweet memory.
Our good friends the Stuarts left us this summer but we did our best to soak up our last weeks with them by taking many trips to the water hole in Andreis.
We love this place!
In early July our dearest friends, The Joneses had baby #5!! Kate! She was born on her big sister Samanthas birthday! What a present for Samantha! The big kids stayed at our house while their parents were at the hospital so we got to make the birthday cake and really be a part of the new baby. We felt really lucky. Isaac even cried when he met baby Kate. He's such a softie!!
Fourth of July party!
This is Calla, one of Juliets favorite people in all the world. Calla has her first sleep over at our house and Juliet was in Heaven! (but she didnt' actually make it through the night;)
The Ropes course at Piancavallo for Samanthas' birthday
We went hiking at Piancavallo and e
Soccer Golf! We got rained on for a little bit but it was still so fun!
Georgie's first day of American School. Writing this 8 months later I'm thinking "WOW! She's already grown so much!!!"
Natalie was in her class last year and is again! Georgie is in Mr. Englands class. A VW camper driving, Birkenstock wearing, Vegetarian hippie from Washington state who speaks fluent Italian and has made Italy his home for 12 years. Yea. We like him.
Juliet played soccer for the first time the season and felt like she "ruled the field". Her outfit was given to her by Aunt J and Mimi!
These two, on their first day of school.
OOOO, I just love 'em!
Juliet with her friend Katie.
Goof ball!
This first day of school was pretty huge for me. I balled my eyes out the night before because Juliet is 5. That means all day and real school. Even though in Italy it's still preschool, it felt momentous to me. I have loved being a mommy!
For her first day of school Juliet wore the same outfit Georgie wore on her first day. This apple dress and pink crocs. I had to capture the sister cycle!
Isaac had a great soccer season on base. He ended with a legendary game of 4 goals! Go buddy!!
Bring on Halloween! We finally did the family thing this year. I had everyone on board and was super pumped about it! Guess what our theme was?
Yup! Little Red Riding Hood!! And No Georgie!
Actually, Georgie baled on us last minute for Athena. She was supposed to be a Rabbit but decided Athena felt more "her". We were totally cool with it. We like that she marches to her own beat.
Sweet Grif Triff as a wild thing!
Even though she's 5, she's still snuggly!
Happy 2015!
