Winter Break Adventures

It's been a great mix of adventures and relaxation during Winter Break 2021

On the 19th we went to Rome to celebrate the 21st anniversary of our engagement. 

After touring the cathedral we hung out in the square and caught Pope Francis' Sunday Angelus

On the roof of St. Angelo's Castle  

We were thrilled to have Zach and his family join us for our day in Rome

Trevi Fountain

On the 21st we hosted a fun Winter Solstice dinner and game night

Making Granny's Christmas Cookies

Girls' Day at Donnaruma

 We got to watch Frankie get her first ever haircut :) 

On the 28th we headed to the Amalfi Coast for lunch & wine tasting at Tenuta San Francesco

Me, Mel, Chris, & Boats

The Pierson Brothers

6th grade team bonding at its best!

Mel and I enjoying some prosecco with dessert

Dinner and games with the Smith family

Merry Christmas 2021

 On Christmas Eve afternoon, we watched It's a Wonderful Life at the base theater then headed to Mass.  Camden was an altar server.

Family picture session back at home

Opening their Christmas pajamas

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Christmas morning cuddles with Herky

Opening gifts

We spent the morning watching Christmas movies

Celebrating at Dave & Maddalena's house

Madds, Mel, and me :) 

Mel & Emma

Selfie with Frankie and Gabri

Dave & Chris

Opening presents

Playing the Lava Floor game

Me, Chris, & Mel

Life Lately: December Edition

 We are officially on Winter Break! The first 3 weeks were full of festive fun. Here's a few highlights:

December 1st was the NSA Naples Holiday Tree Lighting.  The rain (kind of) stayed away for the event and it turned out amazing!

NES Ugly Sweater Holiday Party

The Winners: Troy, Dausha, and Desirae

Chris received his official photo with Dr. Biden 

A sweet surprise from Germany!  Jen came down to Naples for a quick reunion

Bridget, Jen, Me, Mel, Madds, and Victoria

Herky living his best wintertime life

Before the inner-squad scrimmage, the basketball teams had pictures taken.  Here are the silly Juniors. 

Wildcat selfie

We celebrated Maria's Fabulous 50th Birthday

We danced and sang the night away! 

Wildcat Basketball Scrimmage

The DoDEA Europe winter sports schedule was put on hold for the month of December. The kids have been itching to play in front of a crowd, so they held a inner-squad scrimmage for their families on Tuesday.  

#11 kicking butt at point guard

Camden did an awesome job in his first high school basketball game!

Coach K doing what he loves!