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     The girls were ready for school to start.  We had a fun summer of goofing off and traveling, but school started today.  Kestrel only got up at 0530 this year, better than 0430 last year.  They both got good teachers and Laurel got Kestrels third grade teacher that she had.  There was lots of excitement at the bus stop seeing their friends. Best of luck you two. Kestrel getting her picture next to Oliver our old olive tree next to the house.  Wearing her outfit she washed that morning and was still a little wet.  Laurel, our super strong and smart third grader. Sisters ready to race off to the bus stop. Laurel and Kestrel with Etna in the background.  Fitting for their last school year in Sicily. Deanna still taller, but not for long.

By popular request, we roasted another pig this year.  We has special visitors - Grandpa Don, Aunt Lennie and Uncle Scott. The pre-party the night before when we season the pig. Very popular with the kids. Man-bear-pig So much for the party pics.  We evidently didn't have the camera out. Grandpa Don (Deanna's mom's dad) came to visit at the end of a Med sailing cruise.  Thanks to Scott the master logistician for getting them all here.

Our neighborhood was full of people who could really party.  We'd often decide to get together just about an hour prior.  We'd all contribute food and adult beverages - favorites were prosecco and wine. Many a party was had.  We are the only ones with an old school point and shoot camera.  Friends would joke that they would never see the pics.  So here are some of the ones that won't impact our future employment.   Enjoy! Frogs are a popular evening entertainment event. The party where used Navy coveralls were popular was great fun.  Several pics are not for internet sharing. Bella Vista + 1 San Marco = wild and fun times  Thanks for the memories.

Let the fun begin!  First two nights were at a hotel on the east side of Santorini.  Cute family fun little hotel - with a pool of course. cliff jumping Black beach. Then we took a ferry to Naxos island for 3 nights.  Wonderful white sand beaches just steps from our hotel - with 2 pools of course. yes, they are having fun, can't you tell?  They do love each other.  My best guess is at least 30 seconds a day.  Just kidding cute tiny alley way between the buildings filled with shops and veggies Back on Santorini - Other end of the island - Oia. We walked down to the water for lunch and passed by some donkeys the tourist use to get up and down the mountain. Half way back up after a lovely lunch.  Last hotel had a loft for the girls.  Rock stars! Another fantastic meal.  Kestrel became infatuated with Tiziki - every meal. At ...