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Playing Tourist with Tia and Giordano
More photos of the kids and I playing tourist around town. So far, we have been to the Science Center, Zoo, Aquarium, a baseball game at Safeco Field, Game Works, to Snoqualmie Falls etc... The kids...
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Another Vacation?
Umberto and Irene left this morning. Tia is in Reno (with my other sister) until the house seems quite empty today as it is just to Veronica and I. Giordano went with Demetrio to "Take Your Daughter...
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Back From Reno (With Observations)
*Beginning of Rant-Never ever again will I take another Alaska/Horizon flight. I booked three flights with them in the past 2 weeks and all three were at least an hour and a half late.-*End of RantWell...
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Us in Tahoe
Here are a few of the best photos from our Reno/Tahoe trip. We had a great time and the kids were especially well behaved. I guess this means we won't mind having them over again next year. Giordano...
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More Work Ahead
The end is near…(Our four-month stay at our temporary apartment is just about over.) Our tenants are finally moving out at the end of the month. They purchased a new condo and are finishing up some...
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A New Prediction
I've been thinking about this more and more and I don't think that I can keep this blog up after the new baby is born. My life as an American ex-pat living in Italy seemed somewhat glamorous as the...
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Trader Joe's Phad Thai
Today I went to Trader Joe's and wanted to try their Asian boxed lunches. They have phad thai and two other varieties. ( I cannot remember the varieties right now.) I usually do not like boxed food but...
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If It's Not One Thing, It's Another
The remodel of our condo officially started this week. I have been antsy to get the repairs started because we want to move in at the end of the month. After 10 years, we have decided the place needs a...
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Design School 101
Design has never been my forte. This remodeling project has really taken over my life. Last night I dreamt in square footage, price per gallon, tile and bamboo flooring. My dreams are interrupted by...
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My Newest Recipies
Click here for my newest recipes.All contents copyright 2004-2007. All rights reserved.All contents © 2004/2007. All right reserved.
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Produce Find
No this is not a deformed peach, it is a donut peach. They are becoming more and more popular as they are cute and delicious. What I love about them is that they are storeable. Regular peaches are hard...
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Some New Things
Last week the work and upgrading started at the condo. We needed a new furnace and hot water heater. Luckily the central air conditioner was still okay. We have to get it maintained and some...
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Un-Met Expectations
Everyone knows that remodeling is a pain in the butt. Nothing is ever done on time. Nothing is ever done within the set budget. None of your expectations are ever met. I have been through quite a...
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Some Before's and After's
The work on the condo is progressing slowly but surely. We have painted and updated all the electrical as well as begun work on the floors. Here are a few before and after photos on the ongoing...
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Bamboo Mishap or Disaster?
We love the look of bamboo flooring. I like the fact it is a renewable resource and it is cheap. This summer we did our research and visited quite a few design centers and model homes. The bamboo is a...
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The Fruits of My Labor
My mom tells me not to garden since the bending over and the strain might hurt me. I have gotten some help from friends with the weeding but I still water my garden once a week and try to get out there...
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The Fruits of My Labor 2
I won't be able to garden for much longer. Deme, V and I spent about an hour yesterday harvesting and cleaning up my garden patch. Thank you Deme!This is my third cavolo nero harvest. Most of the time...
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Remodel Updates!
More and more work is being completed, the new closets are in, the painting is done, the floors are done. We still have to finish the kitchen but the majority of the work is complete. Once by one we...
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Blood Oranges
A friend of ours who works a company that sells blood orange juice, asked me to take some photos for an ad campaign. I really could not do a good job as most of our camera and photography equipment is...
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Look What I Found
Demetrio's half brother is named Alessandro. We Googled him last night and found him here.All contents copyright 2004-2007. All rights reserved.All contents © 2004/2007. All right reserved.
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