Mommy's Birthday

My Mommy turned 33 yesterday and all she wanted to do was go shopping in Caltagirone! So Daddy and I took her to the market and bought her a pair of boots and a pocket book! We had pastries and cappuccino's at her favorite bar! We came home for riposo and then went back that evening to shop at the ceramic shops. Daddy got her a tile and a shingle from Mineo! We went out to dinner and then when we got home we sang happy birthday to her. Daddy had her Fancy Cakes with candles!!! It was funny and Mommy said it was a perfect day!

Daddy's Work Farewell Party

The guys from Daddy's work must be sad Daddy is leaving. They took him to play golf last week and then had a Farewell Lunch for him too! After we ate lunch they said a lot of nice things about my daddy and then gave him a Wallyball plaque. Then Daddy had some things to say. Mom says what Daddy said was very nice but I don't know because I was checking out the icing on the CLEMSON cake they had for Daddy! We had a good time and Daddy is really going to miss these guys!

My new sign...

This is my new sign! I made it up myself and it means, "TAKE A PICTURE OF ME NOW!"

I LOVE Ranch Dressing!

Lo and Behold Something HAD to happen...

12 days until we ship our car and something had to happen. Daddy's co-workers took him to play golf on Friday instead of working and on the way back the car was wobbling. Mom and Dad were hoping that it was something we could wait and fix in the states but we went to dinner at Family Restaurant and on the way back it was much worse. When we got home mommy noticed a big bubble in a back tire. So, we have to get a new tire tomorrow. Mom and Dad were frustrated but said we were so lucky that it didn't blow. They could have been spending a lot more money or I could have been hurt! So, Daddy put the spare on and I helped him! I did a pretty good job too! It will be all better tomorrow!

WOW!! What a Weekend!!!

And I thought they were going to make me sit in that empty, cold stinking house all weekend!!! Saturday Mommy and Daddy decided they would take me to see a movie! They didn't ask me if I wanted to sit through an hour and a half of a movie about talking Bee's. They thought it was pretty funny but I see enough cartoons so after a half an hour, I was outta there! Glad I was because I got to ride the Merry-Go-Round and play arcade games! It was FUN! Then we went to Applebees for a late lunch! I got a balloon and had a really good time driving mom and dad crazy! Actually they said I was pretty good and gave me all kinds of kisses! Dang, better try harder next time!

Sunday morning I could not figure out what they were doing. They put pajamas on me and socks over my pants like Pop does and then wind pants over that and layers and layers of clothes! We rode for almost 2 hours until we were in a winter wonderland! They took me to Mt Etna to go sledding! It was so pretty! Snow was everywhere and people were sledding and skiing! We were really missing Sissy and wishing she were with us. She would have had so much fun! Dad stopped and bought 2 of the smallest sleds possible, we were sure wishing for our toboggan Noni gave us. When we finally found a place to park and get out I wasn't so sure about this slippery stuff! Mom and Dad thought it was the greatest but it was COLD and windy and slippery!!! I was over it! So after mom and dad went down the hill a few times we left and went down to a spot where I could stand on the road and play with the snow! I liked it much better especially kicking the snow balls!

Since we were "out that way" we headed to the mall. Mommy just knew she would find SOMETHING since it is Sconti (Sale) Season! But after walking in almost half the stores, we left with no bags! Typical! At least we won't have to go back but she keeps saying something about TJ Maxx! I sure hope it is not another big shopping place where she can spend ALL day!

A Hard Days Work...

Put the box over there!!!!
I had to keep them all straight! There were 8 Italians in our house packing up all our things! Mom fed them GG's Vegetable Soup and Corn Bread and they took a nice LONG break to play cards before resuming!!!
























Where is Mommy and Daddy's bed??
I don't know!!!
Before I knew it another truck was here bringing us beds and dressers and a couch and lamps etc... We have a house again! Well it is not as nice as our old house but it will do for 22 days! And what is cool is that I can throw balls in the empty rooms and everything echos!!! And to top it off, I get to sleep with Mommy and Daddy!!! The crib they brought me is WAY to small and I can crawl out of it with no problem! Mom and Dad are so excited I get to sleep with them!




It was a long hard day...I just couldn't keep my eyes open any longer. I was worn out. From the trip back to Italy, being sick and now the big move...it was time for a nap! A long, long nap!