Aaaaaah, I relax and soak in the sumptuous sounds of Yahoo launching up, and the brilliant visions of fantastically gaudy pop-up ads. Who knew how much you could miss these wonderful electronic treasures, until you are stranded in a foreign country (cool and interesting, but still very foreign) without your precious wires to the world!
Our re-connection to the world comes none too soon as I have developed a two-month long list of all the things I daily discover that I can't find here in beautiful Italy. I crave for a Target-down-the-street like some kind of crazed shopping addict, and even occasionally dream of walking down the aisles at Kohl's, just a little creepy to say the least... Anyone?, anyone?, wanna trade some cool old castles and good wine for that 5-min drive to Walmart you take oh-so-for-granted?
So, thank god for all the online shopping that completely saturates the internet, I think I could lock myself inside the house for days now, holed up with my little DSL connected beauty until my eyes completely bugged out, but, Ella does occasionally need some sunshine, so I guess I'll just have to see what I can get done while she naps : )
In parting, we will tempt your visual taste buds with a quick glimpse of our lovely Italian house (yucky yard but give us time) and a snippet of Ella. More news and photos and maybe even video to come soon, now that we are happily "plugged in".
p.s. -- love to all our US fans, we miss you all TONS.....
Our little Italian "villa" (Ella acting as "Vanna" in the street)
Our one weekend excursion to Venice last month was disgustingly hot and muggy but we did capture a few choice pics of the little princess...
Even in the summer heat, Ella takes on Venice - with flair!
Ella enjoying a quiet "seedy" repose with Venice's natives
Ella and momma, squinting in the July sun
Ella hangin' out on the porch in her festive July 4th 'digs', what a ham
4 comments:
Hi all the Italian Sweeties -- How wonderful to hear from you and to see the fun pictures!! I remember being in Venice with you, Ab, and how chilly it was, even in the sunny plaza -- sure doesn't look that way where Ella was 'running with the birds'! Your Italian digs look cool, it's hard to imagine you have been gone for almost 2 months now, and in your new home 1 month. You will need to wait for cooler climes to explore more of hotter Italy -- fewer touristas as well. Let me know what you can't find/buy online -- I will happily make a Target or kohl run for you -- and FYI, now that Hecht's is owned by Macy's, I have been "awarded" my very own Macy's card with an incentive of a 20% off day anytime before Nov. We love hearing from you, love you all -- stay safe and well, XOXOXO mom
Yeah! Online again! I have been checking daily and I was so happy to see you were up and running. Love the pictures of Ella...can't wait to show Garrett when he wakes up from nap! We miss you dearly! Hope things continue to settle in for the three of you. Hugs from Garrett and me!
Wonderful pictures. I am totally jealous of you "weekend" trip to one of the most beautiful cities EVER!
Take the good with the not-so-good.
I hear you about the shops not being down the street anymore. My shops are 40 minutes away and my kid gets car sick on this hilly roads. Needless to say we don't shop often.
Enjoy everyday, even in the smallest way.
Me = Jealous. What an amazing experience you are living with your family.
Flip side: I completely understand the isolation sans megamart feeling. Hang in there. Knowing your sweet personality, you'll make friends very fast, and find out all the great shopping hot spots near you in no time.
Much love!
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