Aden in Disney

I finally finished with Italy!  It was an amazing trip but it was time to get back to reality.  Last Monday, we all got up at like 3am because we were 6 hours ahead.  The kids all made it to school.  It was so cold!

I walkd the kids to school.  It was nice to be back.  

Artie came to visit.  He took the Miami blanket.  

Ariel can't get enough of him.  

Last Tuesday, Aden went to school at 2 am!  It was time for his senior class trip.  They had a 6 am flight which would normally be horrible but the jet lag actually helped.  This was a lot of traveling for Aden though.  Miami.  Italy, then Orlando.  He was searched at TSA.  His friends sent us this.  Love the shirts.  

These are some of Aden's pics. Both high schools hit Disney and Universal for 5 days.  

They had fun!

Noah and I did a science box that night.  

Last Wednesday, Noah had his first soccer practice of the season.  He knew a couple of kids.  

This coach was serious.  I was worried for Noah but he loved that he got right to business and he liked the drills.  

Good practice!

Last Thursday, Ariel had doctors appointments in the city.  After the morning meeting, we walked around Penn's campus.  

Our neighbor Winston met us at the bookstore.  Ariel grilled him on all the parties he goes too.  lol.  

We then picked up Lorenzo's Pizza on South Street for a snack.  I hadn't been there in years and used to love it.  

We shared the slice.  It was still good!

Ariel's camp buddy Cece happen to have a half day so we picked her up!

We got a good spot off Walnut Street.  

Yummy lunch at Marathon Grill.

Then some shopping.  

Then some Swedish Candy.  

Back to the doctors.  She's all good!  We passed by Penn's stadium.  Ariel thought it looked like the Colossuem!  

We picked up Amy's favorite Greek food then headed home.  

Last Friday, Ariel had lacrosse practice.  Have a great weekend!

 

The Voyage Home

A week ago Sunday, it was time to head home.  We were being picked up around 8:30, which isn't terribly early.  I got up and took in the scenery.  

Bye house!

The streets were so quiet!

A glimpse of Mt Etna.  

Everyone was sad to leave.  

Wow, nice shot if I do say so.  This is the White Lotus Hotel.  

We had an hour drive to the airport.  This guy was so full of information.  He really loves Sicily and told us so much about it.  We went there thinking it was small and would be a good place for a quick trip.  He said you need a lot of time to really explore Sicily.  Every town is so different from the next one.  

They call Mt Etna their mother.  

Our flight was delayed.  We had an extra hour at the airport so we of course we pigged out.  

Arancini everywhere!

It was a quick hour flight to Rome.  

Pretty too.  Italy has so many mountains.  

The airport in Rome is by the water.  

We were supposed to have like 2 hours in Rome but we didn't and had to run.  Our plane was boarding by the time we landed.  Wish we had time to eat and shop.  

Luckily I grabbed some pizza for the boys and we were pretty much last on the plane.  

It was a really long 10 hour flight.  I sat in between the twins and had to entertain them the whole time.  We played games, drew, talked.  It was exhausting.  We got to JFK around 10.  It was pretty quick through customs and to get our bags back.  The guy picked us up and we were home around midnight!