lake como

Last month we traveled to Lake Como in Northern Italy. It was as I imagined it would be - heavenly. We spent a week and it was the perfect family vacation. We swam, we ate, played Uno, slept, ate some more, and then did it all again the next day. The weather was superb and the food. Oh my. I haven't edited pics from my camera yet so these are from my phone. Or maybe I have edited them but they are on my other computer. Does anyone else feel as unorganized and scatterbrained as me? Please? I can't be alone. One of these days I will figure out how to connect/network my 2 computers.

Here are some videos from our trip. The first started off with me trying to capture a beautiful wedding reception that was occurring during our lunch - the musicians were playing Bittersweet*Symphony by the Verve, one of my faves. What you'll see next is Ruby *almost* have what became a typical mealtime fit when pasta with sauce is delivered to the table. She is a strictly no-sauce girl. And then there's the end where you can see her sense of humor shine, well you'll just have to watch and see for yourself.

Our girl, dancing to Morcheeba.

And our little daredevil ... what you'll need to listen closely to is that he lost his pants after his flip.

And that about sums up our family vacay. Lots of fun in the sun. Oh how I wish we were back there now!!

a little update

I'm still here. Still chugging along. Have thought of some super witty, funny, clever and downright hilarious posts to put up but then where is the time? One of these days I will figure it out - how to successfully manage my time. Until then ... here's a quick update on what's going on over here.

ice cream sundaes to celebrate the new school year

1. School started - Kaneu is in SECOND grade. Sigh. The teacher asked me to be the room parent. I hope she knows that I'm not that super together mom who is timely, organized or crafty. Those days are so over.
2. Ruby is attending preschool 3 days a week. She loves it. There is a guinea pig at school name Tilda. Tilda loves dandelion leaves and Ruby picks a bouquet for her everyday on the way to school.
3. Ruby is still infatuated with the Wizard*of*Oz. You probably don't know that because I haven't done a proper post in a million years, but the love affair started in the spring and is still going strong. She takes her "ruby" slippers everywhere along with her book and stuffed Toto. We took the kids to see the musical, which was amazing!, in August. When the curtain closed Ruby burst into tears. She wanted to meet "Darlin" (Dorothy) and didn't understand why she couldn't. We have watched the movie no less than 50 times. No joke.

miso cute!

Oh, and check out some supercute pics of my family taken by Blue Lily. I love!!

13

13 years ago we walked down the aisle. We said "I do".

I don't really think I knew what we were in for but I knew who I wanted by my side for whatever life brought.

I don't consider myself a very good decision maker but this day was an exception. I hit the jackpot and have been on a winning streak since. I am not sure how or why I am so blessed to have Brian in my life. I'm just so incredibly thankful.

Happy anniversary to the man of my dreams!