venerdì 23 marzo 2012

mercoledì 14 marzo 2012

birthday surprise!

Thanks to my boys, 30 was a birthday to remember.

 Luca helps blow out my lemon ricotta pancakes in bed!

 Upon seeing my name and balloons at the top of this random beautiful hill,  "there must be another Erin having a birthday today"

 surprise!


 the man behind the plan


no age limit at this festa

 babies and bumps

 he's got skills!

blowing bubbles

the one and only Erin in Italy

giovedì 1 marzo 2012

a weekend in Brescia


after months, no, years of hearing how beautiful the land of Brescia was, our neighbors Valeria and Marco organized a trip to show us the finest this mideastern region of Italy has to offer. It all started with a slab of Polenta.....


the next day, a passaggiata to admire Lago di Garda, Italy's largest lake, 200km across (according to Marco)
and a mere "puddle" according to Valeria


Luca hunting for salamanders


picturesque Verona

family portrait, include panciona!

Visiting Solive Winery

Luca reading outloud to Mati and Alberto about the wineries history.

nice!

just when Luca was getting bored, a forklift was discovered!

lots of gorgeous wine to stock

and a vintage tractor Luca's size!

Finally, some refreshment
A beautiful weekend, and the best part, Luca slept the whole ride home!
Thank you Este's and Nonni di Alberto for hosting us so graciously!