Saturday, August 29, 2020

Life Lately: August Edition

We welcomed the month of August in Sicily, and now we are back at school! Here are a few highlights...

Chris and I attended the Change of Command Ceremony for the NSA Naples Commanding Officer.  Best wishes to the Abrahamson family! 

Emma had a friend's birthday party in Avellino, so Renee joined me for a fabulous lunch and stroll around the downtown area.

Pool afternoons are the best!
Don't let Camden's sour puss fool you - he was just joking!

Dylan, Camden, and Jake playing basketball

Camden's backyard golf spot
Frankie, Camden, and I worked away on a puzzle one evening after we got out of the pool
#teacherskidlife

Mr. Beane and Mrs. Dunn gave Maddalena and I the social distanced desks okay
Austin, Chris, and Boats setting up for the  Back to School Concert.  I was just there for moral support (and was desperate for something cool to drink)
Herky's not thrilled we are back to school now...
Emma hard at work on her first day's homework
Colleen is back and out of ROM!
A Mary's night was just what we all needed!

Monday, August 24, 2020

Back to School 2020

I have never been so happy to be back to school!  I'm exhausted after day #1, but my heart is so full after having students back in my classroom.

Our new normal at NES...

Emma Louise is a 10th grader

Camden Lee is an 8th grader

Year 18 for me
10 at Naples Elementary
6 in 6th grade social studies
Ready head to class
Madds and I at morning line up
I snapped a picture of Emma and Gabriella after school :)

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Sicilian Golf Weekend

We headed south to Sicily for a weekend adventure!
On the ferry across the Strait of Messina

The view of Mt. Etna from our hotel room
Cooling off in the pool Thursday afternoon. Yes, swim caps were required


Sherri, Amy, and I may start a synchronized swim team...
Amy, Dave, Sherri, and I enjoying a pre-dinner cocktail 
The guys out on the golf course

On Friday afternoon, we went to Gambino Winery for lunch and a wine tasting.  
Gotta love it when the GPS leads you to this...




Wine on the front porch of the hotel before dinner on Friday
Morning walk with Sherri, Amy, and Carrie
Chris and Ron heading out for their second round of the day on Saturday
We had a lovely afternoon by the pool
While we were waiting for the ferry, Chris got to enjoy 2 famous Sicilian treats: Lemon Granita and a cannoli 
Sherri, Amy, Jim, Chris, Ron, and me on the ferry back to the mainland
FUN weekend with these ladies!
Meanwhile, back in Naples...
The kids cooked with Mel
As we were driving back today, they went kayaking and paddle boarding with Renee, Austin, and Amelia!