My dad and I had a really awesome adventure. I went to Arizona and we drove 4 hours north to Sedona, a beautiful and magical place of rocks and canyons and mountains and water. We did 4 hikes,…
Standing in line at the grocery store. I did like getting vending machine cappucinos… until the espresso in the machine ran out! Piano, piano…. Matt made a world-famous viral Navy Band music video! Lots…
November was a very busy month here! Matt and I went on a couple of dates and I had weekly dates with kids, there was a Boy Scout camp and volunteer opportunity for Cedar, and a rained-out crazy…
A hike in the hills and a walk through Cassertavecchia, Boy Scouts camp for Cedar, bowling and a food festival in downtown Naples with Rosa and kids, a terme trip for Jess, Band parties (a potluck, the Admiral’s,…
A LOT of rain, an Escape Room, a Navy Band performance featuring a spectacularly fun Neopolitan choir, an authentic Chinese dinner with our Judo team, friends, a sad farewell to a friend, Boy Scouts, dog-sitting, lots of cooking,…
A yellow belt in Judo for Cedar, a fun day with our Italian friends, a birthday for a 14 year old, a Boy Scouts camp-out, a walk around a lake on a spring day, cooking for both kids,…
Polar Plunge, friends, judo, our sweet Addie, more dog-sitting and dog-walking jobs, slime, a new bunk bed, and a visit with our Italian friends. Not captured are Cedar’s recent obsessions: origami, cooking, and rubix cubing. Ashton is working…
We’ve been laying low since Christmas (with the exception of our day trip to Rome), spending our time at home. I’ve forgotten to take very many photos, but we’ve gone for a couple of walks, played a lot…
We’ve had some connection and fun in and near our home lately:: :: Cedar and I went for a walk along farm roads near the base, enjoying the colors of fall. :: Matt and Jess had…
Jess had an opportunity to join a tour of an olive press company. I learned a lot about olives, olive pressing, and olive oil tasting. Afterward we shared lunch served by the hosts!…