roma!

While the moms were visiting we took a little hop-skip-and-jump over to Rome. The weather was insanely beautiful, sunny and warm. It was exactly as it should be in late May, rather than the mid-50s rubbish that was London. We saw most of the sights and got our fill of delicious Italian food and wine. Oh, how I love Italy!!

warning: do not go to the spanish*steps the morning of a football match

getting ready for bed

28 days

The 28 Days of Visitors has ended.

First it was Johnna. We went to Paris, remember? Johnna left and Carolyn and the cousins, Ashley & Cindy, arrived. The cousins stayed a few days and then went to Croatia. Carolyn left and my mom (aka Grammy Sue) arrived. Three days later Brian's mom (aka Meme) arrived. Then the cousins came back for one night. Then we went to Rome. Then Grammy Sue left and I spent an entire 11 hours with Wendy + Tyler. That was loads of fun. Wed Meme left. And now it's just the four of us. And I'm tired. Very tired.

While the cousins were here Cindy asked me to take a few headshots for her. Not too shabby (IMO). She is starting an exec MBA program in August. Smartypants.

Carolyn's trip to London was work related but we made sure she had plenty of fun! And saw all the major sights.

no trip to London would be complete without a visit to Harr*ds

me & nu doing a self portrait

Though for some reason she decided to opt out of attending international night at Kaneu's school. I mean, c'mon. International night at an International school in London is actually a really fun event. There was wine(Aussies & Italians). And beer(Americans & Canadians). And vodka(Russians). And Limoncello (Italians). And tons and tons of food. You get the picture. It was loads of fun but I totally understand why she opted out. The poor girl was exhausted! She worked her butt to the bone and along the way had to deal with some "issues". Swollen feet and wardrobe malfunctions aside Carolyn was a trooper. I took she and the cousins to a wine tasting on their first night - and then dinner. I was impressed. These girls can make jetlag look like a piece o' cake!

international night

mr handsome

My mom and I attended the Chelsea Garden Show (no pics!) and afterwards I met up with the cousins at the Dorchester for tea. It was very civilized and I have to say I do love afternoon tea... especially when it accompanies a few glasses of champagne!

We have to wait about 3-4 weeks for our blue lily pictures - but here is a little sneak peak that my MIL took.