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!

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 :)

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! 

Life Lately: July Edition

In between our travels we have continued having fun around Bella Napoli.

We've spent many afternoons by the pool.  Herky prefers to have his own cushioned lounge chair (in the shade) next to mine. :) 

Emma had a blast at Lena's birthday celebration!

We had an impromptu beach morning with Gabriella and Francesca 

Emma lead fun and games in the blow-up pool with Francesca, Gabriella, James, and Virginia at the Camilleri-Leigh's house 

After Emma and I got our haircut (the first time since December!!!), we stopped by the Camilleri-Leigh's for coffee. When Gabriella saw Emma, she got herself and Francesca changed into matching outfits! 

Love these girls!

Silliness in the backseat driving to dinner

Sunday Funday with Boats and Renee

Tuesday night dinner and pool time with Sherri, Ron, and Renee

Emma giving Gabriella and Virginia swim lessons :)

Blogger has a new look and I think I can finally post video clips!

Emma, Camden, Jake, Charlie, John Wilson, and James practiced this 20 times before they got it! :)

Ron and Chris golfing

Gelato stop after dinner at Dom's 

Yes, Herky is still living his best life!