November brought parents back on campus for evening performances and Gio was ready with two evenings of entertainment! It was such a treat to feel a bit of normalcy and to see the campus after almost 20 months. But first to the orthodontist....
...where Gio got fitted for an orthodontic mouth guard for the start of rugby season...
...and poor Maria had to start wearing this contraption every night (to pull her upper jaw forward). She is, as always, a very good sport about it all.
Best friend play date. Extra fun when your friend has an extra swim suit in your size!
Gio's gang came over for an overnight in the tent.
Paolo spent two weeks this month working in DRC. He had to do most of his travel in boats as the roads are controlled by rebels. We were all relieved when he got back home.
These two stooges are never apart. Although Gioia is 19 months older than Winston it is debatable which is more of a puppy.
It took 8 years but Maria has finally had a taste of Rice Krispie Treats.
Gio's performances.... in the first clip go to the last 9 minutes when his skit takes place. His is the voice you hear throughout as the "monster"...
Curtain call.....
When one of your favorite classmates moves into your neighborhood!
Less than a week after Gio's play came a band concert at school. Note: I did send Gio to school with long trousers....
Thanksgiving with the wonderful Rex Family!
We kept Nicky Rex (Gio's best friend) for the long weekend. They spent 3 nights in the tent, with lots of time in the pool and practicing the trumpet.
December will bring Gio's 13th (!!!) birthday and a lot of travel. Maria and I will be heading to the USA for a bit and then on to Italy where we will meet Paolo and Gio to celebrate Christmas and hopefully do some skiing.
