Sunday, August 31, 2025

Kasparek Cousins Reunion 2025

The Kasparek cousins squeezed in a whole lot of fun the 48 hours they got to spend with each other💗
Cole has officially passed Emma🙌
She may be the oldest, but she is about to be the shortest! 
Pops, Cole, and Camden went golfing
Bailey, Babi, and Emma
2025 edition of the cousin photo shoot 




 



The brothers
Chris, Butch, Marie, Casey, and Tim
Uncle Casey
Love these Kasparek kiddos!
Cheering on Bailey at her gymnastics camp performance before heading to Central Iowa

Italian Summer Family Finale

A few more highlights of the end of our Italian summer...

Camden had a VIP caddy/driver one afternoon at Carney Park

Morning reading on the porch
Emma's day in Rome with Luca & Amber
I got off the plane from the States and went straight to my new 5th grade classroom. Luckily I had some help setting up and organizing😍

Framily pool party and BBQ 
Emma, Luca, Thomas, and Camden
 Making sure Coach Davis gets the perfect serving of dessert
Gabriella and Chris
All summer I wanted to recreate this picture from our first year in Naples...
Saying "see you later" to their favorite pup💔

Vanessa's Summer Iowa Trip

I headed to Iowa for a few weeks to see the family. It was definitely strange not having Chris or the kids with me, but I loved the quality time I got to spend with some of my favorite people!

Barn Town Happy Hour with Dad
 
Impromptu coffee catch up in Iowa City with Katy
Kasparek family game night
Strolling around Mount Vernon while Cole was at wrestling practice
A side trip to Cedar Falls! 
Pam & Katie
Sally kept me company a few nights
The best nephew and niece in the universe!  I know they will have a fantastic year in 10th and 7th grade!
Evening chats with Mom💓

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Callie & Nathaniel in Italy!

Callie & Nathaniel came to visit us! We hung out by the pool the afternoon they arrived.

Another picture perfect day on Procida


They really do love each other! 😂


Train trip to Rome
  First stop: the Spanish Steps

Trevi Fountain

The Pantheon


Piazza Navona



St. Peter's Cathedral


The Colosseum 


So thankful for this Seaward family time! 💗

Ponza

Maria & Antonia invited us to join them on a little adventure to Ponza. I have heard nothing but great things about this island and was excited for a little overnight trip.  We hopped on the ferry in Formia bright and early Sunday morning, and a few hours later, arrived in the port at Ponza.  

Aperol spritz on the beach - yes please! 

Summer Sunday Fun-day 🏖
Antonia, Emma, and Maddi checking out some of the local shops
Maria & I are ready for dinner
Antonia & Emma
Maddi, Giovanni, Antonia, Carm, & Emma
Late night at the lounge bar
The morning view from our hotel room
We had a fantastic boat captain who took us around the island to all the best swimming spots
We all swam into the cave in the background
Perfect summer day!