March brought Maria's first time on stage in a production of "Olivia" and her first swim medals (all on the same day!). Later in the month Maria and Paolo traveled to Italy for Spring Break while Gio and I headed to the USA....
Some shots from doggy day care...
Our housekeeper Christine and her adorable new baby Zaki.
Cast photos up for the production of "Oliva"! Maria is the police officer.
Weekly chemo for Jagger. Maria was able to come along this week as it was conference day at school.
My brand new Italian passport!
Her first swim meet in a LONG time- collecting medals!
Gold, silver & bronze with Coach Anthony
Later that same day she took to the stage!
We started a fundraiser for Ukraine- selling these beaded bracelets.
Middle of the night flight to Frankfurt for Spring Break.
In Frankfurt we split up- Paolo and Maria flew on to Bologna while Gio and I headed to DC.
Right after visiting my parents and getting his Covid booster Gio and I headed up to Bethesda to visit Gio's cousins John & Alex (and their new dog Beau).
There were lots of displays supporting Ukraine around DC...
Gio's new favorite t-shirt.
Meanwhile in Italy....
Gio and my mother plotted a tour of chicken wings (a new favorite food) in DC.
We spent an afternoon at the zoo. The pandas were a big hit with Gio along with the small mammal, reptile and Amazonia exhibits. It was fun to watch him so excited!
Visiting the Ukrainian Embassy.
In Italy Maria and Paolo had a fun visit with Paolo's brother Marina and his partner Marina.
A visit to the aquarium in Genoa.
Maria had a terrific time with Paolo during Spring Break but I sure missed them both!
Reunion with Winston after a week away.
The 7th grade spent two days doing day trips around Nairobi. For his first day Gio visited a farm.
Their team won the scarecrow decorating contest!
Day 2 was rock climbing!
I will leave you with this. In these dark times a giggle is always welcome.
