Connor's Fourth Birthday Party

    In April Connor turned four years old. We didn't throw him a birthday party because we were in the process of moving, but we did promise him we would celebrate when we got to Texas. We kept that promise, and on May 6 we threw him a small birthday party at my mom and dads house. He had a lot of fun playing with his cousins and eating the special strawberry cupcakes I made him {he requested them months ago}. 

Goodbye Italy, Hello Texas!

     Aaron and I were both so ready to move back to Texas, so it is no surprise that we hardly slept the night before our flight. Connor was wide awake from the moment we woke him up that morning. I think he was really excited too. We had to leave the hotel by 3am so that Connor and I could catch the shuttle to the airport. Aaron went with a friend and he took both the dogs and all of our luggage. By the time Connor and I arrived, he was already waiting in line to check in. It went mostly smoothly, and the dogs were pretty nervous, but we got them checked in and my worries subsided some.

One Last Trip to Monte Berico

  One of the first places we visited when we moved to Vicenza was Monte Berico {Mount Berico}. There is a beautiful church on top of the hill and an overlook of the city. I thought it would be fitting to visit this beautiful place just one last time before we say ciao to Italy for good. I am so happy we did because it was such a good way for us to end this chapter before we start a new one.

Hotel Living

     I can't believe our time in Italy is just about over. Last Friday we handed over the keys to our Italy house and checked into the hotel on post. We have adapted much better this time around, probably because we had my car for a few days to get us settled in, and because we know where things are this time around. Here are some pictures of how we have passed our time over the last ten days in the hotel.

Easter 2017

    This marked our third and last Easter in Italy. It started slow, and that was just fine with me. Connor woke up to surprises from the Easter bunny and Memaw and Pepaw when he came downstairs. 

 He made that egg garland about a month ago and I just love it!