Closer to home, we’ve had some fun times lately::

:: a dinner out, with complementary limencello (Italians drink it after meals for digestion)

:: a cooking class at a local pasta shop (spaghetti alla carbonara)

:: video chatting with friends and family, and the outdoor market

:: new hair colors for Jess and Ash

:: an 11th birthday party for Cedar, with a yo-yo cake and fresh Italian pastries

:: sunset view from my window.  EVERY. NIGHT.  It’s such a blessing.

:: outings with my babies (yes, we did go to McDonalds), and a pool party for the Navy Band (hosted by the Admiral of the Navy here).

:: we have the kids give presentations on things they choose to learn, which is always fun, and Ashton is taking online classes in drawing, writing, cooking, and more.

:: I’ve been going quite crazy with growing plants, because they grow SO FAST here, and because, well, I like plants.  Also, I get fresh local farm vegetables and fruits, meat, eggs and cheese delivered to me at the Navy base, thanks to a farm co-op I joined (it’s like a CSA, only cheaper).