March Memories

March is always a marathon month at school.  Spring Break is our light at the end of the March tunnel.  It wasn't as hectic as February, but we've definitely made memories!

The Spurs are the U-18 basketball champions! 

The following weekend, we had a tournament with some local Italian teams 

Emma & Gabriela have been playing basketball (and soccer) together since 5th grade

A delightful night at the Seabee Ball

The All-Star Game

Emma's final youth sports game EVER!  

Brody, Keller, and Camden before their dance

Madison, Cailtyn, Emma, Martina, and Izzy before their dance

Sweet Francesca turns one!

SURPRISE Visitor...

In the beginning of January, Tim had the brilliant idea to surprise Chris and the kids when he was in Europe for work. It was a long month and a half keeping it a secret!
 With a little help from our friends, we got them GOOD!

He couldn't have picked a more jam packed weekend to visit.  

We checked out the NMHS Athletic Booster Club Spring Bazaar Friday afternoon

Emma performed in Grease

After Grease Friday night, we had a late dinner and wine tasting at Casa Zimmermann

Saturday morning basketball game

We had some time to kill between the afternoon and evening shows of Grease, so Camden and Uncle Tim shot some hoops outside the school

Camden served at Mass on Sunday morning.  What a blessing to have his godfather here!

We had to take Tim out for one big Italian meal.  We had a fabulous afternoon at Fattoria Ciabrelli!

Gelato stop

A successful surprise weekend!  

February Weekend in Tuscany (AKA: V turns 4-0)

Before the birthday trip to London and birthday dinner at Dom's, I invited some friends to Tuscany to celebrate President's Day Weekend and my big 4-0.  I didn't know this was going to be celebration #3!

Here's the whole gang ready to check out Montepulciano on Saturday morning

Tasting wine at Contucci

Frankie is the best cuddler!

Izzy, Emma, Camden, Brody, and Roslyn enjoying lunch at di Ricci

Gabri loves her Zia V when she gets her candy!

Lounging in the main square in Montepulciano soaking up the afternoon sun

Look who we found!
Caitlyn, Madison, Izzy, and Emma

After a little stop in Pienza, we decided a photo shoot was in order.  Megan was a great sport, Mark tolerated us! :)

Camden and Brody playing some Sunday morning soccer

We were looking for a place to explore for a couple of hours before lunch.  Chianciano Terme was the perfect little town!

Ron and Mel waiting for lunch at Cantina Salcheto 

Roslyn, Izzy, Emma, Frankie, and Gabri

Family picture with Montepulciano in the background

Lunch and wine tasting

Cortona!

A little fun back at our hotel

Dinner with Frankie