Mommy's B-day 2MAR08

My Mom's birthday was March 2nd. I won't tell you how old she is because she wouldn't like that but she would be the first to tell you that she now has her medicare card. WOW...my parents are getting old...heehee! Not to worry...I won't get in trouble unless I spelled it out...65...I mean SIXTY-FIVE! And she looks GREAT!!!!!!! Ohhhh, I'm in so much trouble!

Zach and the Hat

I brought back Zach a handmade frog hat from Florence. I think he likes it!!!

Mama Chris's 88th Birthday 4FEB08

Mama Chris turned 88 this year. My grandmother is a beautiful, caring, and giving person who taught me so much! What an incredible lady! I think she even taught me how to laugh and giggle and to say "Ooohhhh LAAA-LAAAA". We had a really good day when this picture was taken.

Bowling 26FEB08

Catching up with pics:

Bowling with DL colleagues...

And the second "M" on the left scoreboard really was my score! 142...WAHOOOO!!!!! It was the first game that I have bowled in years. Then the beers kicked in and it went down hill from there.

Welcome Back Kotter...I mean Mendy

I am SOOOOOO very sorry for the lost time and no blogging. Had a few hiccups with the computer and my new "DSL Extreme"...let's just say that I've had some technical difficulties which involved lots of cursing, crying, and pleading. But I'm back......

AND I have to welcome myself back with a sing-a-long to the theme of one of my favorite shows...http://video.aol.com/video/video-category/1859863 Just wish I knew how to embed the video but one thing at a time! :)



But I will share a beautiful recent sunset...

Quaint Shop

If I ever decide to get married I have found where I will go look for a dress. There is the most beautiful gown shop on the way from the Duomo to Santa Croce. We have never been inside but the windows are always spectacular.

The Rocco Trattoria

There are so many good places to eat in Florence but the Rocco Trattoria is by far one of my favorites. It is an unpretentious family restaurant in the middle of the San Marco Market. The surrounding outside market has fruits, veggies, clothes, books, household items and jewelry which is in an open air market with a roof. In the middle is a building where on the inside housed a coffee shop, 3 butchers, a fish monger, and the Rocco Trattoria. Needless to say the Rocco is supplied the best of the best of produce and meats. The last time I came I had stuffed zucchini which was most delicious. They also serve a baked pear in a caramel sauce that is out of this world. Luckily on the back of the daily menu is an English version so I can do some translating. The Rocco is the equivalent of a “meat and 2 vegetables” type of place with the great hospitality of an Italian family. Father and son run the front while the mom is in the back. There are several other family members helping out. The father is my favorite with his handlebar mustache and sparkling eyes. Anytime you are in Florence I would highly suggest that you search out this gem!