Claudia McDermott

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Spending a year in Rome...this is our life :)



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June 30th 2009

We had a lot of school activites/shows, last minute visits to friends, and the begining of summer vacation. OUr year here has been fabulous....no regrets!... read more



Visits in MAy

Published: May 15th 2009Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome
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May 15th 2009

We had Jennifer and Kyle come visit and then Unkie Dave from MAine and Uncle MArco from Miami! Needless to say...LOT OF FUN! ... read more



6 days in Sicily!

Published: May 2nd 2009Europe » Italy » Sicily » Siracusa
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May 2nd 2009

We decided to head south for Easter. Sicily seemed the perfect place: warmer, way older, and friendly sicilians! We rented a car and drove wherever we wanted....when we got tired, we found a hotel. The children really enjoyed the trip...we all loved loved loved Siracusa!... read more



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March 25th 2009

Friends CHad and Cristina celebrated their wedding in a weekend full of fun! We got away from the kids (than you nonna and nonno!) and enjoyed the wonderful city of BArcelona and areas around!... read more



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March 19th 2009

Clay and Nonna jet setted to HOlland for a few days of museums, exhibits, herring, and time together!... read more



SKIING NEAR ROME

Published: February 21st 2009Europe » Italy » Abruzzo
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February 21st 2009

We went for 5 days skiing. THe weather and conditions could NOT have been more perfect! Odin, Clay, and LIly all enjoyed learning a new sport! Sooo much fun!... read more



January 2009

Published: February 8th 2009Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome
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January 28th 2009

WE've been here 6 months and time is flying abit too fast! The kids get their first report cards next week--intersting to see what those are like! Clay turned 10 this month and Matt 41. We went to Viterbo for some hot baths as well. Still rainy this month...but we make the most when the sun does come out!... read more



THe holidays in Italy

Published: January 2nd 2009Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome
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January 2nd 2009

We had a nice holiday season. Christmas eve out, Christmas at home, Santo Stefano (the day after Christmas) out, and then off on a short trip for New Years! No complaints. We wish you all a wonderful 2009!... read more



Lily and mom go to Venice

Published: December 24th 2008Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome
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December 24th 2008

Lily and mamma went to Venice for a few days to see BArbara and Brando!... read more



Florence, Pisa, and December in Rome

Published: December 19th 2008Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome
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December 19th 2008

WE went to Florence and Pisa for a long weekend! Very beautiful and nice considering all the rain we have had this month! Clay had a performance at his school as well. Everyonei s on vacation now...ahhh!!! Happy HOlidays to all and a wonderful 2009!!... read more






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