Catching Up since Christmas

Rachel will be happy to know that we finally got this puzzle put together. It was 1500 pieces; by far the most difficult puzzle I have ever done. While other people were goofing off watch movies and playing games, I slaved over that thing.

Rachel and Meagan ensured we had stockings for Christmas.

These couple of pictures come from the aggressive sightseeing day that Marcie, Dean, Gayle and I made of the Vatican museum and Borghese gallery.

This probably doesn't need explaining.

Back at Amalfi.

One day Dean, Josiah, Timothy, Elijah and I took the ferry to a nearby island, Procida. What started out as a little rain turned into full-fledged squall.

Along with Phil and Fran we took another trip into Rome this past Saturday. This time it was to see ancient Rome.

This is the Pantheon. It was built at the height of the Roman empire as a temple to all gods, but for the past 1500 years has been a church. It's a beautiful building--very influential. All modern domes trace their lineage back to this building.

We have lots to tell you about our church, but that is going to have to wait for another day. Recently Pastor Joe Fears, his wife Theresa, son Joshua and daughter Melody came over for dinner. Josiah and Joshua have been spending some time together.

Winding Down

Why anyone would still read this when I never post is beyond me. However, just in case...

Dean, Marcie, Gayle and I went to the Vatican Museum and the Borghese Gallery on 1/27. We were drinking from a cultural and artistic fire hydrant. Very draining but fun day.

Dean, Bonita and Marcie left for Garstang, UK on 1/29.

I fried our home computer fiddling with it. This European 220V fries wires pretty fast. We have a new power supply on order, but until then, no pictures.

Today (2/3), Phil and Fran flew in to Rome and took the train to Naples. Gayle met up with them there, and I imagine they are currently unconscious in our guest room.

Mark your calendars--yesterday I set up Gayle and the boy's return legs to Bellingham--they get in late on the 26th of March to SeaTac. I also set up travel for us to England on 3/14. I will return a week later, and they will stay with Marcie a bit longer before heading home.

We're wrapping things up here, and looking forward to being home.