day 1170 / 269: Claya's view from the picnic blanket.

day 1169 / 268: we had some chores to do at a friend's house in Italy and they have a beautiful garden so we took the girls up...

day 1168 / 267: thanks for all the comments on the last post....Claya seems to be much better today and take a look, i'm e...

day 1167 / 266: has this year been a bit of a mixed bag so far for everyone or just for me?.......i suspect that it can't just ...

day 870: our good friend, Lucy MacGillis, is an American artist living in the area of Umbria that we frequently visit {see day 856...

day 856: the village that we visit in Umbria, Italy is tiny. from the air it is shaped like a heart. on the ground, it is made up o...

day 855: in Italy, we stay in my sister's family home {see  day 274 }. it's such a relaxing space with huge beds and b...

day 853: we managed to get to Italy for a few days last weekend to see my mum. so lovely to sit outside with friends on the firs...