Monday, June 7, 2010

Italy, Italy, Italy!

First, I'll apologize for the huge gap in our blog. We have been so busy, and this is our first chance to breath for a moment. Here's a recap of the last couple of months!

In December, Mike was able to come home for 3-1/2 weeks for his mid-tour. We were lucky because he got to spend his 27th birthday, Christmas, and New Years with us! We had such a great time, and MJ even took his first steps while Mike was home!

January was a busy month. We applied for and received our tourist passports, Mike's orders came down for Aviano AB, Italy and S.O.S. (Squadron Officer School) at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, and MJ started full-on walking. It was so exciting!



On February 13, MJ turned 1. We had a big party for him at "The Little Gym." He had such a good time with his friends and family. Mike watched from S. Korea via Skype. It was such a blessing that he could be “there” with us! A few days later, Mike's mom came to visit. She and MJ had a busy and fun filled 10 days together.

March rolled around, and before I knew it, it was time to get Military Passports and Italian VISAs started. Packing came along with that. Whew, looking back, that month makes me tired just even talking about it. The movers came the last week of March, and handed the keys over to our landlord on April 1. During moving week, MJ and Mommy came down with the stomach flu, and MJ got teeth 4-6. Needless to say, I was glad when March ended!


April was a wonderful month. Easter was the first weekend, which happens to be my fave! What a wonderful day to celebrate our Lord and Savior's resurrection! MJ even got a little visit from the Easter Bunny, which he loved. Again, Easter was spent with Mike over Skype. A few days later, MJ and Mommy got on a plane, and we were off to meet Daddy...a long awaited moment! Mike flew in the same day, and we started our lives physically together again! April, and a few weeks in May, were spent at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. We made some really wonderful friends there.


Mike graduated from S.O.S. on May 14, and on May 15 we were all on a plane back to Colorado. My parents threw an "Arrivederci" party for us on May 16, and all of our friends and family came. Some of my very best friends even made it! It was such a blessing to be able to see everyone before we left. May 20 came quickly, and before we knew it, we were on a plane again, only this time we were finally moving to Italy!


So, here we are! We have been in Italy for a few weeks now, and so far, it has been amazing! We've found a house, gone wine and cheese tasting, seen amazing cars (Ferrari's and Masserati's), seen Venice, and made some new and wonderful friends! MJ even says “Ciao!” We are so excited for this new adventure!