Life Lately: November 2022 Edition

The Class of '23 kicked off the month with a Secret Senior Spirit Week. 

Emma picked the perfect White Lie

Talia and Emma on Dress As Your Type day

We celebrated the finale of Emma' high school volleyball career at the end of season banquet.  This picture captures her love for Coach B. She has been an incredible mentor the past 2 years!

Coach Dad presenting Camden with his football award at the end of season banquet.

All conference recognition 

Sibling Love

We had a fun game night at the Zimmermann's. 

Ron and Emma making each other laugh is nothing new. I love this side by side shot from another hilarious night a few years ago.

Basketball season 2022-2023 has begun! 

3/4 of the family has been putting in a lot of practice time preparing for the season opener this week.

We celebrated at  Austin and Amelia's wedding dinner

Colleen, Sherri, and I enjoyed some shopping in Vietri 

and lunch in Cetara

Luca, Gabri, Emma, and Frankie

Emma's annual picture as Santa's Little Helper while decorating the tree

Senior Friendsgiving Feast

Arrezo - Montepulciano - Montalcino (After Thanksgiving Adventures)

 Sherri, Melissa, and I joke that this is "The Year of Emma". The girl of the year has Christmas Markets on her holiday wish list and we found a great one in Arrezo on Friday! 

Cheers with a warm cup of Vin Brule

That's one giant Santa!

Emma and Camden with their favorite fr-amily

Big Pretzel...check

This fella was hanging outside of an enoteca

Market lunches are the best!

So many expressions going on in this picture

We loved getting into the holiday spirit in Arezzo 

Next stop: Montepulciano

We had the kids recreate this classic from 2017

Wine tasting at our all time favorite: De Ricci

Walking through the streets of Montepulciano with our purchases

We enjoyed evenings of board games and World Cup Soccer back at the chalet

Saturday's adventure started with a delicious lunch and wine tasting at Fanti

Wandering around Montalcino

Tuscan Thanksgiving 2022

Our beloved Tuscan Thanksgiving Team headed to an adorable chalet on Mount Amiata in the southern part of the region. Bridget wasn't able to join us, but we made sure to enjoy some Brunello for her ;)

After omelettes and coffee, it was time to start prepping the feast of the year!

Watching all the Friends Thanksgiving Episodes

Emma setting the table

Helping Ron get the star of the show on its tray

Camden making his famous mashed potatoes

Extra hugs this Thanksgiving - Emma's final one with us for a few years...

Blessed to have this family of friends

Favorite Hawkeye fans

A few photos on the rocks outside the chalet

Our  C-O-L-D after dinner walk-about up the mountain