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Spring....

When I was driving to a nearby town yesterday, I saw two dogs playing along the side of the road. They were joyfully celebrating spring- jumping all around and sniffing everything. As I passed them, I realized they weren't dogs. They were two small, brown, hairy, little pigs! They romped in the grass a while longer and then got spooked when a moped whizzed along. They quickly darted back into their farm.

Spring has sprung here in Italy, although my laundry sustained some hail damage today!

We have been joyfully celebrating spring...minus the sniffing : )

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mimi and papa said…
Bella! New Easter Dresses are a sure sign of Spring. The girls with Nanny-O look so adorable as always! Miss you and love you all.
Mimi
April 3, 2008 at 5:52 PM
Anonymous said…
Quel bonheur pour J d'êre à la fête avec ses deux petites filles, je pense que J avec son coeur d'enfant doit être aussi heureuse que les petites devant ce gros lapin. J'imagine J. LOVE FM
April 5, 2008 at 12:15 AM
nanny said…
Smile! The Easter Bunny and the babies. What a happy day they had and so many questions, does he talk, where does he live, who is the lady in the flowered dress? and on and on. The ladies look lovely in their beautiful yellow dresses, ready for spring. And spring is indeed here in Italy as well as home. Enjoy the lovely weather as it comes. Love you all. Nannio
April 5, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Unknown said…
Ohmygosh! Darling angels in yellow dresses and bows! Love their spring shoes too! Nannio looks fabulous too! The bunny is a little scary, but I'm sure he was friendly!! What a fun day!
April 5, 2008 at 6:26 PM
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