Happy Father's Day

Seano and Patrick...you recognize the sweaters, no doubt. I chuckle when I look at this adorable photo. Dad, Frank, David and I at the Notre Dame vs. BC, sitting on the 50 yard line OF NOTRE DAME...When we won by 1 touchdown during the last minute, I thought we might not get out of the stadium alive! (Honestly!!! FR. SUWALSKY nearly got in a fist fight!)

What A Wonderful World: Prague and Rome

Prague Castle from the Charles Bridge was literally AWESOME. Clean and efficient city by day, stunning by night. A GREAT big thank you to Patrick and Nell for being such great hosts.

We realize weekends are time to relax, and you knocked yourselves out wining and dining us.

THANK YOU :-) The best of Prague was Nell and Patrick, followed by Prague Castle and the Afghan dinner.

Happy hour on the rooftop terrace of Hotel de Campo de Fiori included the most delicious Gorgonzola cheese EVER with salami that I even liked! The panoramic view of the city of Rome

was only topped by the view from the top of St. Peter's Basilica, quite possibly the most beautiful church Dan and I have ever experienced. Ironically, we stayed 25 feet from Rome's famed Campo de Fiori farmers market, yet missed it DAILY by getting up and out too early and home too late. Attached a photo of the Trevi Fountain. I threw a coin backwards over my shoulder to ensure we would return to see all that we missed this first trip. Patrick, near and dear to my heart is the photo Seano took of you in front of the graffiti Prague Angel. Attached for you...is my Rome angel. Not as humorous, but still an angel for you from me. :-) Thanks again for the sweet Mother's Day gift...taking the time to do that during your busy trip to Venice was thoughtful and endearing...as you are. Nell thanks for sharing your trip experiences with us

over wonderful dinners...we love to hear about your adventures.

We took a very early a.m. tour of the Sistine Chapel...and accidentally landed in St. Peter's square for the Papal blessing...A prayer I stole from Denzel Washington's grandmother, " Bless my children, and my children's children..." For my family, friends and health, I remain grateful.

Italian on the Hill @ Rigazzi's

It was a difficult loss watching RHS vs SLU in sudden death.

(Great game, but the RHS boys in blue were disappointed. So was Dad. Dining with Kieren, Ed, Ryan, Pradeep, Peggy, David and Seano was a delightfuldiversion. We missed you, Patrick and Nell!

RHS Lacrosse Coach - Dappered up

I drove over to St. Louis from the Lake of the Ozarks MJJA conference to meet Dan and the RHS coaches, parents and players for tomorrow's FINAL play off. Jay stole the show by showing up with a purple shirt, and matching purple and white stripped hat :-) Thought Seano and Patrick would enjoy this. Will meet up with Seano and Suwalsky tomorrow night. Patrick and Nell, wish you were here. FYI...I bought a new fangled camera for our trip, so my old digital is yours. Simple and sweet, with much love.

MOM/Robin

What A Wonderful World

Common ground

RHS won 1/4 finals...on their way to STL

Yesterday was a perfect lax day. Temps in the 60's, blue sky and the fresh spring green leaves and grass surrounding young men in blue and white...Made me a little melancholy ...so many years on the side lines rooting you on!

To chase the sadness away, I took a photo of the water boy to make you and me smile :-)

LOVE MOM