Triora, ItalyThis is the beautiful village where we spent 8 days with Jennie, Martin, Elliot & Luke. Luke is presently living there.
Finally we are staying put in McKinney for a couple of weeks. Our trip to Indiana for most of August was wonderful. We enjoyed spending time with Regina (Terry's mom), Dolan and Mary Louise (Susan's parents). We especially loved being there for Dolan's 90th birthday. Dolan taught his dog, Tinker, to bark out "I Love You" and so his children - 6 of them - barked out I Love You to Dolan on his 90th. He threw us triskets for treats!
Jennie, Martin & Elliot, along with Amanda & Hans Henry, spent a week at Lake James with us. We also loved spending time with Susan's cousins, Tutti (from Albuquerque) and Billy, at Lake James. We miss walking the hills with Tutti! Zesto and Ritters (frozen custard) called to us every day and we are having withdrawal.
Our heartfelt thanks to King of Glory Lutheran Church for our incredible trip to Spain and Italy! We've visited many different churches this summer and we really do miss KOG! Enjoy the photos!
Village ChurchCelebration of St. Augustine. The statute of Mary and St. Augustine is carried through the village. We happened to attend on this Sunday.
Making PastaJennie is making pasta on an antique pasta table with an opening in back for the rolling pin.
Favorite BeachThis is our favorite beach in Arma di Taggia, about 20 minutes from Triora.
"Add-On" BathroomThis is a house up a mountain where Luke bikes. We counted 13 switchbacks on the way up!
Elio, Ornella & LukeLuke bikes with Elio & Ornella's son, Marco. We spent a lovely afternoon with them.
Klaus & KittyFriends, Klaus & Kitty, from Ireland, enjoying Elliot's birthday.
Thanks to the NonnasJennie is thanking (in Italian) all the Nonnas (grandmothers) who came to Elliot's birthday in the piazza.