Mom While today may have been somewhat bittersweet, honey, I know you'll treasure this moment in time. Singing, tears, and special food and photos only add to the savory memories. I look forward to hearing more of your adventures. xoxoxo ttfn

Nanny Happy home-stretch with your classes, assignments, and finals! Have enjoyed your photos greatly! Know that we think of you every day, Nanny and Poppy

Mom I looked through the vacation shots and crying again. What a dork, huh? I love you so much! I'm bursting with pride at how much you have learned, how much you know, and how much you taught us. Thanks again. xoxoxo

Mom I viewed the photos of Florence again today. Each one holds so much more meaning now! When I returned to school Monday I found in my mailbox a Cultural Heritage Alliance mailing with the "outdoor" David staring at me. Little shivers crawled across my shoulders. Thanks again for being the most patient and knowledgeable hostess and tour guide in all of Italy, Europe, the world! I love you. Mom

Aunt Dori Hey Kiddo, What an experience. I am living vicarously through you. It sounds like you are having an awesome time. We love you and are very proud of you. Keep on keeping on. Aunt Dori

Nanny SKYPE is sure phenomenal...for someone who grew up without a telephone. Now I've learned that partners are using it in online bridge tournaments to cheat; they can talk about their hands and what to lead. Someone always has to ruin the fun!!! Have a great time with relatives and the FRIEND starting this weekend. Lucky them!! XOXO

Nanny Poppy thanks you for the Dixieland jazz on Charles Bridge! Sooo much to enjoy in your photos and videos...looking forward to the blogs.

Mom Oh, btw, when will you and Clooney tie the knot?

Mom You in the shoe! Fabulous! Send it Grandma. . . she'll get a charge out of you! I may just enlarge that one for the Dutch Bathroom. I hope you saved some Dutch coins for me. I was surprised the little mermaid didn't show up. The wax museum sure took up a lot of your attention. Didn't you get enough of the "cheese" in the Wisconsin Dells? So, what about the cheese in Holland, any reports??

Becky p.s. LOVE the airplane!

Becky A couple of corrections to save your dignity... 1. Einstein not Einstine 2. LANCE not Neil... (Neil walked on the moon... Lance bikes.)

Mom Once again I am struck by your ability to capture the grandeur as well as the details! Condiments, sewer covers, drain pipes, foliage, dancing buildings, astrological clocks, flying buttresses, and ancient towers! You're a perfect pair of eyes for all of us! All of the shots of you and the girls are beautiful.

Nanny Thanks for Dean Martin, one of my favorites. Welcome back to Florence--glad you are safe!

Abby I need a video of your face. I hear you talk and laugh, but I don't see it. Show me your face!!! :)

Mom The music on the the photos!!! Nice touch! A good belly laugh for me! I'm amazed at your ability to relate your impressions and the details of each place you've been. Thank you! I look forward to your guidance as we travel in your wake.