Madi Graduates

This morning was Madison's moving up ceremony.  She is officially a High Schooler and is finally finished at her Middle School which she has been going to since 5th grade!  She's been on the honor roll, played a part in every school play and concert, sang solo's, had her artwork displayed, became a ballerina, and is becoming such a lovely girl.  

First Day of 5th Grade

8th Grade Graduate

Celebrating with Crepes

Birthday

This year was a bittersweet birthday since we are moving over the summer.  A group of my girlfriends here in New York threw a wonderful birthday/farewell luncheon for me.  Later in the evening, Mike and I went into the city to see the Broadway musical Everyday Rapture and ate dinner at one of our favorite restaurants Giovannis.

Willy Wonka

This year Madison played Violet Beauregarde in her Middle School production of Willy Wonka. It was a lovely night as several of the Young Women from our church came to support her. Great job Madi!

Cy's Brothers

A couple of my girlfriends and I alternate houses hosting a day of play each week for our energetic toddlers. This gives us a chance to run errands, play, shop, sleep, or do whatever our hearts desire. Since the boys nap, it usually ends up being a full 5 hours off (or on when it's my week to host). I highly recommend this to anyone who doesn't have the luxury of family close by. They have become so close, and Cy loves my friends like Aunts.

Have you ever seen a haircut on a kid that was so ugly, it was actually cute?  This is how I feel about Cy's bowl cut/toupee look.  Mike wants to buzz it and thinks it's horrible.  Cy was so difficult and wouldn't let me shape it, but it makes me happy and gives me a laugh.  Is this child abuse?

ROME

It's a long story, but I had an international ticket I needed to use and decided to take a 3 day trip to Rome since I had never been. The weather was perfect, the food was to die for, and the enriching and educational experience was as phenomenal as I could have dreamed.

St. Peter's Basilica

Massive columns at the Vatican

In front of St. Peter's at the Vatican

The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

The Colosseum and Arch of Constantine

Inside the Colosseum

National Museum of Castel Sant' Angelo

Trevi Fountain

Spanish Steps

My room at the Convent

My breakfast and lunch....Gelato!