Venezia San Lucia

We took Grammy & Grampy to Venice today and Daddy went up to the top of one of the bell towers and here are some pictures he got looking down...AWESOME VIEW!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

The boys had an AWESOME Christmas today; they were very good boys this year so Santa and the elves were very good to them and of course their family spoiled them as well!! I took a couple videos of them as well (Mommy was spoiled by Grammy & Grampy with a new camcorder!) so I will try to upload them as well as long as they don't exceed the max limit for videos...

Santa's Cookies

This was us making Santa's cookies yesterday!! We didn't upload last night, I guess we were so anxious for him !!

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These cute little men will hang in your home, but not on a wall like the others, maybe from the ceiling...

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This one is made out of something you COULD eat on if it wasn't so cute!!

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This one includes paint as well, and part of it is something of the boy's......

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These will also hold pictures for you as well as make you laugh!!

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This one I messed up on the sheets, so not to confuse you with the title, but the third word should actually be the first word. It doesn't matter as far as the game is concerned, it just makes more sense, you will see why when you get it.

HINT: This cute little thing is made out of something you would usually grow something in...

Kneeling

Riley was kneeling in front of the chair trying to get Andrew's attention; he was doing such a good job staying there that I had to get a video!!

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We decorated the OUTSIDE, but INSIDE is what gives them their name...

SNOW...

I think I must have jinxed myself the other day when I said we didn't have any on the ground beacuse this morning we woke up to THIS........ It is so pretty to look at though!!

POL Christmas Party

Last night was Adam's flight Christmas party. We weren't originally planning on going, since Adam is not into these sorts of things, but his supervisor really wanted everyone to attend, so Adam decided to go and actually had an AWESOME TIME!! Andrew made a new friend with SSgt Serio's son Romeo and they played pretty much the whole time. The party was in Polcenigo so driving there we also got a nice view of the mountains at night all lit up with people's Christmas lights. They also did a White Elephant swap (like Yankee swap) and Adam ended up bringing home size 9XXL grammy panties, size 6 heart bikini underwear, an old Playstation game, beer bracelets and an Aviano planner all packaged together in a HOT/COLD freezer bag from the commissary. WHAT A GIFT!! Not very useful, BUT A LOAD OF LAUGHS!! We had a lot of fun!!

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These may look like something you can eat, although they wouldn't taste very good...they also look like someone you might "run here and there" with

Anniversary

Today is also Adam and I's 4th wedding anniversary!! We were still cold since this was taken AFTER our walk in the freezing cold (hence our pale, cold faces), but we are drinking wine out of the same glasses we used on our wedding day. They are engraved with our names and wedding date!! Every year this shall be a new tradition!!

Concert

We walked downtown to the "Piazza XX Settembre" for a conert tonight put on by USAFE. It was awesome!!

While I was cooking...

I turn around while cooking and notice that even though Riley is in his walk around and has tons of toys right in front of his face, he has decided to play with one of my trash cans....OF ALL THINGS!!! My boys are silly!!

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These nice little
"creatures" will
hold your drink for you...

Countdown to Grammy & Grampy

Grammy and Grampy sent countdown presents for the boys. Since we got them all yesterday and it is only a week away, the boys got to open them all today!!!!

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These would never bite, but they may pinch you...

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This one makes the same kind of noise as yesterday's but has the same shape as ...... .....H

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This one looks like someone special and makes a little bit of noise....

Dolomites

When we went grocery shopping this morning we could see the snow on the mountains really well; still no snow on the ground though!

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The boys can fit inside of this one...WELL SORT OF...

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This one may look like all one piece, but when they arrive to you they will be in several pieces...

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This one includes a treat as well!! It is clear, but also has SOME decorations on it as well!!

Venice Day 2

We took the train back to Venice yesterday to catch San Marco square during the day and we got some awesome pictures; it was easier to notice more things in the sunshine!! Adam got a new hat which he looks very good in and I fed the pigeons which Andrew HATED - he was screaming the whole time they were on his head. Riley, on the other hand had one perch right in front of his face and didn't seem to mind at all, BOYS!!! We even got to go up to the top of St Mark's Bacilica and what an awesome view that was. We ate at a great little restaurant named "Gino's Bar & Pizzeria" and for supper we tried some paninos at the train station before leaving which were also great!!

Florence

We drove to Florence yesterday; it ended up being a long day and we got lost a few times on the way there and the way back so we didn't get to see much while we were there, but we ate at a nice restaurant, then we went to a museum ("Museo dell' Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore") and on the way back to the car we stopped and got some gelato. A great day for what we did see, but Adam and I definitely want to go back sometime and see some more stuff!!

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This will keep you from getting burned...

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These "little guys" will tell you how hot or cold it is...

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An awful lot of blanks, LOL......

This is one of the most important items you see at Christmas in a smaller hangable version...

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These are a smaller version of something large you might hang...

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We are a little behind, but we are trying to make up some progress today...

These may look plain, but they have a real YUMMY use, haha!!

Venice

Yesterday we went to Venice; the entire town is built over the water. Every 50 feet there are staircases and once you get to the other end you come to the "Plaza di San Marco" (San Marco square) which was absolutely gorgeous, but was dark by the time we got there, so we need to go back this week to see it in daylight. Cathy bought me a new scarf and now all I need is some tall boots and I might start blending in with the Italians!!! Adam, the boys and I hadn't been there yet, so it was quite an experience!!

Pordenone/Sacile

On Saturday we took a walk around Pordenone (bottom slideshow) and then we took the train to Sacile (top slideshow) trying to find the Holiday Festival that was supposed to be there this weekend. We did not find the festival, but we had an awesome time walking around looking at the sights and showing them around Italy so far!!

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What do you think this could be?? It may be deceiving and look small, but it actually ends up being quite big (or long...)