A Roman Honeymoon

 Our first week was a blissful discovery of the local markets,

new friends,

and favorite spots to cool off on the hot days of early September.

Leaving Home

Last month, our family said goodbye to Seattle friends, family, work, church, neighbors and our family cat, Jasper, to persue a years' adventure in Italy. Joe and Carla will create a family sabbatical with Sophia and Josephine while serving as campus ministers for the Gonzaga in Florence study-abroad program.