| :: The Leonetti Family | December 2015 :: |
The beautiful views of La Morra |
| We spent a very lovely and cozy Christmas at the vacation house. I was so happy the renovations were done and the boys were comfy up in the lofts. I forgot the spray bottle and the cats were totally defying me but loving all the exposed beams upstairs - it's a like a big cat house. Christmas eve and Christmas day we went on beautiful hikes - pre raclette and cheese cake and BBQ salmon and mashed potatoes...the beautiful weather was an added bonus. |
| And it wouldn't be Christmas without a trip to Germany and Stuttgart for Christmas markets. Gorgeous weather and gluhwine. |
| I love Switzerland and this lake |
| I wanted Avalon to experience Alba, which he had never visited before, and do some wine tasting - because he has such a "sommelier" nose from his perfuming. We went to Voglia di Vino - sampled reds and whites and had some cheese. #truffleshopping |
| Avalon came home for Christmas! I always feel so blessed to have my entire family on the same continent, in the same country and under the same roof. He is heading back to Germany for a few days and will return to Milan and go back to Portland on New Year's Eve. I miss him already but can look forward to his June visit for Zaven's graduation. #hooray! Italy | France | Germany | Switzerland December 2015 Av works from home anyway and has a cool boss and great company so he worked from here for the first week, which was fun for me to have someone to hang out with beside cats. |
| Our family tradition to visit Milan before Christmas. Av and I went in early and Joe and Zaven met us when school got out. |
| Mr. Leonetti, Fribble and Figilily |
| Prosecco on the terrace of Rinescente with a gorgeous view of the Duomo and Christmas lights. |
| We hadn't been to Strasbourg, France in more than 10 years. The first time was when Zaven was just 18 months old and to celebrate Avalon's 10th birthday. I love this town and the Christmas market. |
