Peru & Parents

Well, the passport agency messed up on my application, so I didn't get it in time.  In fact, I still haven't gotten it, but I think that's better.  If the passport had come on Thursday (the day the team left for Peru), I think it would have been harder.  I wait anxiously for Bobby to call me, and I pray for them constantly throughout the day.  Still, it's hard knowing I missed out on such an amazing opportunity to go to Peru.  But we've been having some fun here at home, too!

The picture I snapped before Bobby left.

My parents (Nana and Papa Joe) came to stay with us this week.  Actually, they were going to watch the baby while Bobby and I were in Peru, but they're keeping me company instead.  What a difference it makes to have them around!!  It makes me wonder how in the world I get things done without them... oh wait, I usually don't!  I have to wait until Gia goes to bed to do everything :o)  So it's been awesome for me and Gia to have them here.  Gia gets lots of attention, and my parents are helping me do some organizing and cleaning that has been desperately needed.

My friend Laura came down with her new baby George.  Gia was facinated with him.  She smiled and shyly touched his foot.  I think they're going to be good friends :o)

We ate strawberry shortcake while watching the Olympics.  Tasty!  Go USA!

We've already been to Einstein's Bagles twice!  We work off the calories by walking up there, and then we don't feel guily :o)  And of course my parents spoiled me and wouldn't let me pay.  They're too good to me.

My parents celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary yesterday.  They got dressed up and went to dinner at a small Japanese restaurant close to our house.  They said the food was awesome and they had a great time together.  I, of course, had to take a picture to commemorate the moment.  I just have to say how proud I am to call them my parents, and to be able to say that they have stayed together through the good times and tough times.  They've taught me what it means to fight for a marriage, and to love each other more deeply as the years go by.  What would I do without you guys?

While they were on their date, Gia and I enjoyed some good Italian pasta.  I love how she gets it all over herself!

Today we all went for a walk, just to get out of the house and give Nola some exercise.  Gia got to ride in her wagon, and I took the opportunity to get a picture with my baby in her cute sun hat!

It is a bummer that I wasn't able to go with Bobby to Peru.  But what a blessing it is to spend my week with my daughter and my parents.  Gia is a true treasure, and I feel blessed to be given the gift of enjoying her this week.  Being a mom is the best thing!