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Blogosphere, Sicily, Sunday Shout-out · December 6, 2009

Sunday Shout-out: Keeping Time

 

Don’t you just love it when you happen across a blog that makes you smile? I have several favorite stops for when I need to add a little smile to my day, and one of them is Emily’s lovely blog Keeping Time: One Mom’s Journey.

 

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Emily and her husband Chris live in Sicily where he’s currently stationed in the Navy. They have two sweet and beautiful daughters named Katherine and Penelope. Through holidays, every day moments, ups and downs, Emily’s writing, beautiful photos and stories so often bring a warm smile to my face. If you haven’t visited Keeping Time yet, pop on over. For those of you who are regular visitors, but sure to head over and check out Emily’s beautiful new blog design!

 

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Are you smiling now? I am!

Thank you Emily for sharing your family stories from Sicily!

Buona domenica!!

 

 

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Comments

  1. Emily says

    December 6, 2009 at 19:58

    Wow! Thank you! This is great!

    Reply
  2. Welshcakes Limoncello says

    December 7, 2009 at 01:48

    Thanks for introducuing us to Emily's blog. Going right over there!

    Reply
  3. Gil says

    December 7, 2009 at 09:10

    She really does a beautiful job showing the rest of the World the beauty of Sicily and Italy.

    Reply
  4. likeschocolate says

    December 7, 2009 at 23:30

    Yeah for Emily! I love her blog. I can't wait to have time to sit down and read your blog. I love Italy. We try to get there as much as possible. Still haven't been to the Amalfi coast, but I am hoping to go next fall.

    Reply
  5. Anne in Oxfordshire says

    December 8, 2009 at 10:57

    Hi Laura, another wonderful Sicilian blog to read, I have been over and left a message for Emily too….thanks for the link 🙂 x

    Reply
  6. Chef Chuck says

    December 11, 2009 at 16:09

    Emily you have a beautiful family, and plus great surroundings, "Sicily!!" Enjoy:)

    Reply
  7. Laura says

    December 14, 2009 at 12:28

    Ciao Emily! You are most welcome! 🙂

    Ciao Pat! I know you will enjoy Emily's blog, especially her stories about Sicily. Have fun!

    Ciao Gil! Perfectly said. Couldn't agree more!

    Ciao Likeschocolate! Thanks so much for stopping by! I also look forward to enjoying your blog Traveling Bug. I hope you can come visit the Amalfi Coast next fall. You and your family will love it!

    Ciao Anne! Glad you enjoyed checking out Emily's blog. Have fun!

    Ciao Chuck! Beautiful is certainly the word!

    Reply

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