A not so sweet Valentines day......

Our morning in Austin started out great, I ran my 1/2 marathon in 2 hours (would have liked to have completed it in less than 2 hours, but the hills were insane!) We were then looking forward to heading home for some Sunday relaxation, but my gallbladder had other plans and I ended up in the ER. OUCH!! Gallbladder attacks are not fun and I would not recommend them for any Valentine day fun!

my beautiful girls

This morning at breakfast, Gabriella says to her daddy: "Daddy, when you and mommy get old, you will become babies and I will take care of you." Lets hope she still feels this when she is 16! :)

100 days of School!

Toady was Gianni's 100th day of Kindergarten! We are so proud of him and all that he has accomplished so far and how hard he is working every day. He continues to amaze us daily. At the end of the school day all the kids released balloons into the air and then chased them. We just love the school where Gianni goes, he is so loved.

Reading Time

Well, I am not sure that this is what I had in mind when I told Vittorio to read to Gianni.

A Real African Princess!

Here is our beloved Tia, who loves to dress up and imitate everything her sister does! She has started talking so much and loves to cuddle and kiss her mommy and daddy. She also has started imitating animals and will get down on all fours and chase me around the kitchen and bark ( Hmmm... I'm thinking she watched the movie "Lady and the Tramp" a few too many times :)).

Did not have the blues Sunday, but rather the painting "Blues"

We did not have a bad day Sunday (Mom), we got a lot done! Check out this beautiful Blue Room of Gianni's! I love this color so much, it is like diving in the sea or a big beautiful lake up in the boundary waters of Minnesota! Such a calming effect when you are in there! Let's hope that this calming effect also passes down to Gianni-Heehee!

Spring is arriving! What??

Amidst the cold and rain of a Texas winter, there are signs even now at the end of January! That spring wants to emerge and be born! For a Minnesotan this is all a bit bizarre, but it still makes one smile at the wonder of it all!