Caltagirone is a quiet town in the Southeastern portion of Sicily. About a 40 minute drive from us, it is well known for quality ceramic work and it’s 142 step staircase in the older portion of town. This town is very pedestrian friendly with the added benefit of free, easy (minivan accommodating) parking on the […]
He is 8 months old today. Such a big boy… crawling all over, pulling up and working on squatting while playing with toys. If I could be guaranteed good sleep I’d freeze him at this age forever!
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Getting out the door with three small children isn’t a diminutive task. Just a trip to the grocery store generally requires a preemptive potty trip, locating of shoes and socks (perhaps coats), rounding up of snacks and water bottles, assistance to one or more in buckling their seat belt and then, lately, making sure that
After a late night spent googling for parking directions (I think that driving/parking is my biggest source of anxiety here in Sicily. Huge- by Sicilian standards- minivan plus narrow streets, tiny parking spots, congestion and ZTL zones…. almost too much for my rule following, don’t really like surprises/spontaneity self!) we headed out in the morning
Yesterday we had the absolute pleasure of attending the St. Agata festival in downtown Catania. Our gracious hosts brought us with them to a lecture on the jewels donated/dedicated to St. Agata given at the museum of the Diocese of Catania. Walking through the streets of downtown you could feel the surge of energy emanating
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Isaac is 3 lessons into his Karate career now, so it was time to purchase the uniform. Perhaps we chose Karate because of the white clothing? All neutral… totally supportive of my photographic style. Or maybe because we think Karate will develop strength, coordination and respect. Maybe a little of both? That’s his
