Heath the Land Barron

Kyle's brother Heath bought 20 acres about two years ago. Over our Thankgiving holiday with the Bitting family we had the pleasure of visiting Heath's property. Heath has plans of building a house on the site. But before that can happen, the land needed some clearing. While Ethan slept in the car and Aidan ran around shouting "TIMBER", we spent a nice afternoon watching and helping Heath hard at work.

If only there was an extra chain saw, Kyle would be in this photo too.

The stake in the ground marks where a portion of the house will be. I love this picture of Mike because he looks like a scarey lumber jack which could not be further from the truth. The kids know Grandpa is a real softy who likes Mickey Mouse.

Aidan and Grandma have a race off.

Heath describes this chair to be the best thing on his property as of now, "a place to sit down and have a break from clearing the land".

Aidan and Kyle, like father like son.

Bitting family beats

We added a new feature for your future viewing pleasure. Turn up the volume and enjoy the tunes that play in our house.

Mommy Moment

On the mornings that Aidan goes to school I rush around the house chasing Ethan to get his shoes on. Then I run through the check list of grocery list, lunch bag, purse, keys, coffee cup, two little boys with coats and hats on...then we hop in the car. On the morning that Aidan took this picture, my concentraion was broken. I showed up at school with this apron on instead of a coat. Thanks Aidan, I love this mommy momment you captured.

Italian Coast

Pressed for time we had no choice but to high tale it back to Zurich. Our belongings were set to be packed when the movers arrive the very next morning. Although we passed up the Chique Terra, there was plenty to see and do along the way.

The roads were so narrow, it felt as if we needed to drive into the mountain in order to pass this car.

We did not plan on stopping at the beach, but it seemed like a logical place to take a break from driving.

How about them Italian Alps?

There's so much adventure in a nomadic life style. On our way back to Zurich we drove along the Italian Coast. Along the way we stopped off at Genova. I loved it so much because it looked just like the port of Seattle!

Perhaps the BEST part of discovering Genova was Aidan's pirate ship.

Aidan on deck.

Florence

So happy to be able to bounce around after a seven hour car ride.

We got a fabulous rate at a great hotel. Once we got down there we learned why. The entire downtown was under construction. Aidan on the fence was the site in front of our hotel.

We dined at this yummy restaurant. I can not remember what we had, but to my memory it was good. One of the reasons we love Italy is because Italy loves kids. The owner of the restaurant allowed Aidan and Ethan to play on his moped so Kyle and I can finish our dinner.

Pisa

Lucca

Italy is perfect for Ethan who loves to EAT! He could not wait to order.

Since nothing was open at 5pm. We ate gelato for dinner.