Most importantly...

we celebrated Rivi's 5th birthday!


"just what I wanted, a pearl ring"


and overnight, she grew


and what a celebration is has been.

We've also...

painted the walls pink,


replaced old carpet,


gardened


and gallumphed

Since we've been home, we have...

located cannolis (and cappuccinos)


had a haircut


dressed as a teletubby


dressed as a princess