Well, again, still trying to catch up. Life has just been a little crazy but I don't want to miss out on documenting some of the things that have been going on. August is the "dead" month for Rome. All of the residents have packed up and left town until September.
The kids went to youth camp for several days outside of Rome. They each had such a good time! This first picture was Hudson's small group.
Lauren at sunset at the camp
The speaker of the camp was from Singapore. He was the main speaker and his wife helped as well.
Katherine's small group
The kids with HuiHui
Katherine with Shenli Mushi and YiMin
Beautiful sunsets
One of our favorites from the camp....Gioia holding Haylee, Elisa, Ellis, HuiHui, Katherine, and Lauren
Group photo 2024
The girls hanging out outside
Lauren and Elisa
Katherine and Elisa
Snacks for Lauren's group
The girls watched Silas and Ruthie while their parents were packing/unpacking. The girls took them on a treasure hunt.
and they climbed a tree
Awe, sweetness!
Scout was chillin behind Hudson :)
A family game of Monopoly
HuTao and Katherine at EYT SS
WE went out to eat with Ah Zhen and family
I ordered Amatriciana
Hudson asked if we could go look for meteors. So, we did. AND we saw several!!!! It was a fun night and we all came home with sore necks from looking up. haha
Girls running errands at the mall and eating American fast food
We enjoyed having Wensu, Jerry, Dorcas, and Lois over for dinner
I met with one of my old English students for coffee and breakfast
Happy 4th birthday, Lois
Mother/Son walk
Awe! Scout. So cute!
Awe! Shadow. You are cute, too!
And they are off to camp!
meeting and getting organized before they hop in the bus
The leaders!
So, without any kids around, we decide to make a day trip and visit Tivoli.
This is the little section that I turned the wrong way and realized that to the left was a walking street and the right was driving. Needless to say, I backed up and got turned around and definitely looked like a tourist! HA
Parco Villa Gregoriana
It was so nice to walk through all of this...and mostly shaded! which is SUPER helpful in August
one of two waterfalls
Yes, it was still super hot even with the shade...but we found this cave that was essentially free AC!
The view from our lunch spot
My lunch...ciacio peppe flavored ravioli. It was really good and the only time I have seen this combination
SURE! Why not spurge on some gelato! :)
First day of school! We decided to start everyone a little early this year to build in some extra days off in the school year.
8th grade!!! Hudson
11th grade!!
Katherine
10th grade!!!
Lauren
When it is sweltering outside, you play games during the hottest hours :)
