A New Look

She thought about it...


decided to touch it,

then they laughed about it... as for me, I think I finally want him to keep it that way!

Smiles and Dancing make my day...

It's when she smiles like this and dances to my favorite song, that makes everything well worth it!

Mia Nonna

It is so bitter sweet to learn about my Nonna's passing. We knew she was really sick, we knew she could go at anytime, but you are never ready to get that phone call. Anna Pucci Filippeschi was a beautiful person and lived a wonderful exciting life. I am so happy my Mom and her Sister could both be with her while she passed away.
I always remember the excitement I felt every time I saw my Nonna waiting for us at the train station or at her apartment, and the excitement on her face as we arrived; it always made me feel so happy as a kid to know my Nonna was just as excited as we were. I have so many vivid memories and loved how she seemed to have a zest for life. Did I know her as well as I could have, no, but it's just a feeling you have and looks that we shared that I will take with me.

My sisters and I also feel like we are saying goodbye to a part of our childhood, so it has been a weird combination of feelings. We spent so many summers in Firenze in this great apartment right down the street from Boboli Gardens. Once my Mom and my Aunt leave Firenze at the end of June that will be the last time any of us will be in the apartment. I know how it makes me cry, so I desperately wish I could be there with them when they close the door for the final time.

Riposi in pace Nonna

"avers takems swingers"

OWWEE

I wasn't going to post about Ava's accident with my hair straightener, but these pictures capture how we all felt. The Doctor is having us put special cream and bandages for a week...I'm getting the feeling she kind of likes the attention. :-)

Motherhood Defined

Motherhood is when you sleep in the world's most uncomfortable position for two hours just so your child can breath from having such a bad cold!

On a lighter note...OMG, I sound like the Today Show...here's my girl enjoying raw grapefruit juice. She may not feel good, but she still loves a good piece of fruit. ha ha

Squirrel Nutkin Sighting

For those of you who read Beatrix Potter, you will know what I am talking about. Crazy Squirrel Nutkin has moved into the neighborhood and is causing all sorts of uproar. I was barely able to catch the next picture as he got done scolding Ava, myself, and Mila (our 11 year old cat) after also flipping his half tail and running away!

I believe Old Brown Owl is also making some noise in the other side of the yard in disgust!