April brought a late rainy season, two long weekends and busy afternoons of play rehearsals.
This lovely Ukrainian family is staying in our house in Italy. Our friends there are taking them on walks, teaching them about local wines and using a lot of Google Translate!
14 years old and still the one who dances whenever we take out his leash. Ragu loves to walk more than any dog I have ever known.
Gioia loves our housekeeper's children and stays close by whenever they are around.
Every weekend in April meant playdates and sleepovers for Maria.
Waiting by the gate for the daycare van to arrive. Every Wednesday they head off to see their friends.
Maria has developed an obsession with rocks. I find them everywhere!
She has also suddenly begun making her bed without any prompting from us. Perhaps practice for summer camp where it is a required morning chore.
On Mondays Maria stays after school to help care for the rabbits, turtles and ducks that live outside of her science classroom.
Studying sound in science...
In-line skating activity at school.
We battled a fuel shortage this month with long lines and rationing.
Gio spent a lot of time playing rugby this month including 6:30AM practices every Monday and Thursday. He loved every minute.
Rainy season + rugby
Salt's second favorite napping spot (#1 is the hood of Paolo's car).
Muddy paws at Karura Forest.
Gioia's reluctant eating means I often have to hold her bowl as the 3 vultures hover.
Driving around Nairobi is always amusing.
The final weekend in April was 5 days long (Friday off for former President Kibaki's funeral, Monday for Labor Day and Tuesday for Eid). We took the children (and 4 of their friends) to the water park on Friday and then filled the rest of the weekend with sleepovers and horseback riding.
May will bring Paolo's and Gioia's birthdays and Gio's play performance!
