Week 36--cRaZy cLoSiNg wEeK

Monday, Aug. 31st

Morning Walk!

One week old...TJ's cannot be beat!

Colombo helped his parents again this week, their closing day of Friday quickly approaching.  Lots of sorting, purging, packing, trips to storage, and burning.

Tuesday, Sept. 1st

Renna and I hit up TJMaxx after Moes.  I needed to get some specific clothing options for the dress code in Jordan.

 Treasures form the basement.

Me and Kate.  Friends since 1980, the night before our August wedding.

Wednesday, Sept. 2nd

Pictures from Renna, who is not supposed to have her phone visible in school.

Thursday, Sept 3rd

FINALLY!   My gosh.  People behind desks finally picked up the file and signed the thing.  Wowweee!!!  After DAILY / HOURLY check-ins and an all-star lineup of brokers, the deal was done!  I changed clothes and was elbow deep an hour later.  If anyone in the Hartford area needs a realtor, Christy is your girl!

In keeping with DiSalvatore tradition, we did Chinese at the new house.  Only one of my crew was available, so it made for a very sweet dinner!

Colombo, Jon, and the girls were off on a road trip to Pittsburgh for a hockey 

Friday, Sept. 4th

After a mega push and all hands on deck and many late hours, Colombo and Karen closed on 1742.  They pushed their bodies and the deadline to the breaking point, but they got it done!

So our attention was 100% swiveled to rehabbing the 2nd floor unit at Ridge and getting that rented.  I had 11 days before I left, so after Kelly picked up Baby Bo, it was off to the races!

Rocco ripped up some carpet and began the pain-staking task of pulling staples.

Trev loves this spot for naps.

A beautiful evening, beautiful sunset, beautiful Night of Worship.  So well-attended and 80ish people got baptized!

Check-ins from Pittsburgh.

Saturday, Sept. 5th

My home away from home, with a paintbrush in my hand.

Fan and Tina captured it best!

Sunday, Sept. 6th

We had our family Fantasy football draft.  Lisa hosted most of the gang at the Lake for the afternoon and got some snuggle time with Bo.  How sweet is this?!?!  Gifted bonus time for her and now her great nephew knows his very bestest Great Auntie.  Forever the GOAT.

I worked at Ridge up until draft time and then went home to make meals for treatment week while drafting. 

Week 25--Father's Day

Monday, June 15th

Tuesday, June 16th

Sweet Gabby had one extra ticket for her high school graduation.  I was so honored to be included.  It was hot in our seats with no escape from the sun, but the ceremony was fairly efficient, held at the Dunkin stadium in Hartford.  

She did it!

Three nieces graduated this spring and I wore the same dress to all three.

I sent the above picture to my crew, from ABC Burger so I got one in return from Moe's.

It's a real love affair.

Wednesday, June 17th

I met Lisa over at the lake for a bit.  Rocco (freshly certified lifeguard the day before!!!!) ended up swimming across the whole thing.  The others kayaked alongside as a safety patrol.

Last summer skate for East was a scrimmage amongst themselves.

Thursday, June 18th

Renna and I went to Sienna's 8th grade promotion.

...and then!  Our annual date-night to get fireworks.  Colombo didn't have the one-on-one help he's used to but was very happy with the end result!  We drove through some wild weather on the way up, apparently a tornado had even touched down unbeknownst to us.  

Friday, June 19th

Saturday, June 20th

Another graduation party!  Meg through the loviest evening party for Mason.  Flowers, food, fun all executed to perfection!  No surprise. Every detail thought through. She is the most productive, capable, intentional Mom, graduating her firstborn, which is NUTS, given Mason is still just the sweetest, little guy in my head.  She has been one of "my people" and Mason has been one of "Rocco's people" for an infinite of time now and I couldn't be more grateful.

These girls....

Also notable- my nephew, Levi, and his girlfriend, Daisy, arrived from Texas the night before.  That's a whole story for another time.

Sunday, June 21st

Happy Father's Day!!!  The kids all came over for a 'burger bar' and homemade cold stone.  The kids planned, spread the responsibilities, and made it happen.  

Harlem's mom help him make a thoughtful canvas with handprint and pictures.

Newest dad!!!  How did that happen?!?!  And he's the BEST in his role.  It is so fulfilling to see my kids pivot into the best spouses and best parents.