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By The McDermotts
June 30th 2009

May and June --our last months in Rome. Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome

Off to Ventotene with friends for the long weekend.

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! [View Full Entry]

Matt takes the girls to the rock island.

By The McDermotts
May 15th 2009

Visits in MAy Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome

SIlly self timer fun!

We had Jennifer and Kyle come visit and then Unkie Dave from MAine and Uncle MArco from Miami! Needless to say...LOT OF FUN! [View Full Entry]

By The McDermotts
May 2nd 2009

6 days in Sicily! Europe » Italy » Sicily » Siracusa

Easter begins a day early

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! [View Full Entry]

By The McDermotts
March 25th 2009

MAtt and CHloe head to BArcelona Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

Arc de Triumf..not in Paris!
This one is in BArcelona. We had one drizzly day!

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! [View Full Entry]

By The McDermotts
March 19th 2009

Clay heads to Amsterdam with Nonna! Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam

Find CLay
clue: he'd upside down

Clay and Nonna jet setted to HOlland for a few days of museums, exhibits, herring, and time together! [View Full Entry]

By The McDermotts
February 21st 2009

SKIING NEAR ROME Europe » Italy » Abruzzo

Lily and NOnno..ready for the slopes.

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! [View Full Entry]

By The McDermotts
January 28th 2009

January 2009 Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome

CLay and his good friemd, SAverio

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! [View Full Entry]

By The McDermotts
January 2nd 2009

THe holidays in Italy Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome

Christmas eve at Rossellas house

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! [View Full Entry]

Lily got a hold of the camera!! nice photos!

By The McDermotts
December 24th 2008

Lily and mom go to Venice Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome

We're in Venice!

Lily and mamma went to Venice for a few days to see BArbara and Brando! [View Full Entry]

By The McDermotts
December 19th 2008

Florence, Pisa, and December in Rome Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome

Up to Fiesole to see the Roman and Etruscan ruins!

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!! [View Full Entry]

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