Miss me?

I’ve been missing lately and while some have noticed, others haven’t .. oh well. Things have been crazy, hectic, slightly hellish .. I’m sure there’s more to add but I’m hoping it’s over (really really hoping).

Other than the business of our lives i.e. work obligations, we haven’t been up to too much; seeing our island some more. Sharing our love of it with other newcomers and in that process trying to mentor them in their experience here. That hasn’t gone so well, but we are trying! It’s hard to be 100% positive the entire time, especially when speaking of the *crazy* driving here.

Anyways, we are alive and well :D

I got an Ornament today!

Yay!! There's this website where women chit chat and these women live all over the world, International ladies. We agreed to do an International Ornament exchange again. Last year I got an Ornament from Germany (I'll try to find a picture of it) this year I received one from the UK; it's just lovely!

Thank you so much Andrea! I love it :)

Happy New Year!!!

Rome & Venice Photos

OK, here are some pictures .. not even the best, or favorite but some. They aren't grouped or even in order. I have something like three thousand pictures {insane really}, I can't possibly choose the best.

We got to see the pope. That man can speak quite a few languages, we were impressed.

Joe & I in front of the Vatican

Joe & I inside the Vatican Museum

Trevi at night

Trevi during the day

Angie, me & Joe in Venice

The three of us at a restaurant in Venice

The Sistine Chapel, it was quite amazing to see this in person.

Rubbing feet for good luck

They also rubbed the feet

Beautiful Venice

Me with Ruins in the background in Rome

Joe & I in front of The Colosseum

Many more, too many too post, it was fantastic we all had a wonderful time!!

Rome Rocks

We have been having so much fun and seeing so many fantastic amazing things! I haven't had a chance to load any of the pictures but they are great.

Have a lovely week, I'm sure we will!

Today is that day

We leave for Rome today, well actually tonight ... late tonight but nonetheless it's today yippee. My excitement may have gotten the best of me and now I'm so tired, I never can sleep well before something truly exciting. I had to take sleeping pills the night before my wedding otherwise I would have been up all night.

How does one pack for such ever changing weather? I think I may have done it. Last night was a flurry of packing, getting the house ready and trying to make sure the guy staying at our house is ok with our dog & cats. Three animals is alot to take care of so I hope he's ready and doesn't reck my house in the process.

Anyways, I'm off to get an espresso to try to wake up. I will post some pictures once I get back :)

I did good!

I didn't take pictures (damn it) I was so busy doing everything except the deviled eggs by myself I completely forgot.

Sorry.

BUT all that worrying was for a good reason, everything was delicious! Joe even said so. We had turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and some pretty tasty gravy, we ended all that with two different types of cheesecake and a pumpkin pie. Overall I'm rather satisfied since it was my first Thanksgiving, nothing came out over or under cooked. Yay.

Today is Black Friday in the States and although I've never participated in the particular tradition of hunting for a bargain while punching a fellow shopper in the face, I am slightly jealous of the opportunity of being able to shop at multiple stores with fairly competitive prices. That aside hubby and I are going to enjoy having a weekday off together! My favorite little market is today, so I'll be doing some shopping of my own.