Rome-ing Around!

It's official! The first stamp has been entered in Isabelle's passport! After vacationing in Capri for a week, we headed to Rome for Senza Frontiere (the Film Festival Without Borders) where Isabelle took her very first steps in our hotel room. Here, she's climbing the Spanish Steps in Piazza di Spagna.

Horribles Parade

We are "The Pirates of New Silver Beach!" Thanks to Grandpa and his pirate ship building skills, you are looking at the proud winners of the Best Family Float! It's been 20 years since Dennis took home the prize! Isabelle played the part of parrot, and seemed to amaze the crowds (or at least Nana!) with her perch on Dennis' shoulder and continous wave down the main thoroughfare. Cousins Maggie, Anika, Trip, Elli, Wilson and Quinn and friend Tyler all helped to make Isabelle's first July 4th so special.