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The BEST Part of Christmas was….

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

…when my 2 year-old performed a harmonica/guitar duet with his “Nonno”–which means Grandpa in Italian. He took it really seriously.  The performance went on for at least 10 minutes.  He danced and played and posed.  And for the BIG FINALE…he … Continue reading →

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Santa or Babbo?

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

Last night Gaetano, Gianni, Rosi, Big Gianni and I went to The Grand Ole Opry House to watch the Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes.  We had a wonderful time.  Gianni froze the moment it began.  He was so engrossed in … Continue reading →

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The Italians Are Coming!

Posted on December 17, 2010 by

My in-law’s from Italy are coming tomorrow!!!  Gianni and Rosi haven’t visited for almost a year and a half.  I’m not sure they’ll recognize the toddler their only grandchild Gianni, has become.  They are spending Christmas and part of January with … Continue reading →

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Really Weird Wednesday

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

Really, God?!?  Was all that necessary yesterday? —————————————————– My strange Wednesday started at an All-Academy graduate networking lunch, where I dined with 30 old men (and 2 women) who graduated from West Point, The Naval Academy and Air Force Academy in the … Continue reading →

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Memphis Fail

Posted on December 4, 2010 by

This weekend has been a series of mini-disasters, in sum equalling a major Memphis FAIL. #1:  Entered address for hotel as “Poplar Ave” as opposed to “West Poplar Ave.”  The result?  Finding ourselves on the wrong side of town at 10:00 pm adding an hour to our … Continue reading →

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Fortune Fail?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

Before Gaetano, Gianni and I departed for Nashville on Sunday, we went out for a tasty Chinese feast with my sisters and parents.  Gianni isn’t that into Chinese food…or American food…or Italian food, for that matter.  He does however enjoy … Continue reading →

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Who Is “Walking” Who?

Posted on November 28, 2010 by

Gianni enjoyed visiting his Granddad, Nonna and their dog (Aunt?) Libby for Thanksgiving.  Despite Gianni’s best efforts, we were never quite sure who was walking who around the neighborhood. At one point, Gianni held the leash and followed the tiny poodle … Continue reading →

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Turkeys and Hogs

Posted on November 27, 2010 by

Happy Thanksgiving!  We’ve enjoyed a quiet few days in Missouri but will head back home to Nashville tomorrow.  In the meantime though, we are cheering for the Arkansas Razorbacks to beat LSU, as we are personally vested in their success.  My … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished

Posted on November 24, 2010 by

7 hours+500 miles+3 hours of rain+1 police stop for speeding+4 tantrum meltdowns+2 full length disney films (2x each)+6 chicken nuggets = thanksgiving travel to my parents’ new address.

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Bella Napoli?

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

This is where my husband was born and raised, where we met, where we married and where we had our son.  This is also why we will not ever be living there again.  Yesterday.  Naples, Italy. “The most serious risks … Continue reading →

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