Thursday, January 29, 2026

January 2026

Capri. Our families went out to eat together. When her mom was in the restroom, we decided to leave her a selfie. She thought it was funny
These big trees have been falling down in Rome recently. Their roots are shallow and we have had some big storms. This one is at Re di Roma near our house.
New Year's Eve turned out to be a beautiful night. We went to our friends how to celebrate. They have access to the roof so we were able to see the fireworks from all around the city.


This was the food waiting to be cooked at our meal with the Cloins.
Quatro Stagione is our favorite hot pot place in Rome.
We only eat here on special occasions.

Centro Agape. A going away time after the service for Roy and Jenna.

My daughter who was soooo happy that I turned the heater on for a short time.
Peppa was here for just a semester. She is from HK and we prayed for her dad who decided after 20 years to receive Christ. I wanted to send her off well, so we met for lunch and it happened to also be her birthday!

Sweet Scout. He's so cute!
Seems like this was the month of meetings! haha. Had a lunch meeting with Lizzy and found out that she's expecting her first baby! We are so excited for them!!
Katherine started her watercolors class. This is her favorite medium to paint in so she was excited that her course required a set of watercolors. Hard to believe that this is her last semester of high school!

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Jonathan's birthday

The kids wanted to give Jonathan a cake with a reminiscent Chinese flower candle.
Our famous Kai. Regan entered him in a contest and his photo was chosen for November of a calendar!
Our good friends Roy and Jenna McIntyre and Rachel and Brice Swann. They have both moved recently.
Regan's art in a show.
my baby
Katherine is about to get a haircut
I snuck this photo. Her hair is so long that Max needed Katherine to stand to work on her to stand.
Looks good!
Their beds in the hallway.


Happy 45th birthday!

new umbrella
new clothes
Pocket Coffee

Katherine made this for her dad.
Ticket to Ride
our date


It was so good and so fun to go out together!
 

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Christmas Day

Christmas morning. Hudson 16, Katherine 18, Lauren 16
Hudson got some new tennis shoes
Katherine got a Fuji Instax mini
The dogs are posing for the photo
The crazy seagull...Shadow thinks it's for him, but it's actually to remind Katherine of Rome ;)
purple Adidas sport outfit
This seagull is actually for Shadow
She looks so professional with her EarPod and fancy jacket.
Photo from Regan :)
The two seagulls, haha
Hudson in his element. The shoes. The new prescription sunglasses. The pullover.
Christmas for out crew in America
We had a family call and a family photo.
The Stateside kiddos.