Photos From Italy

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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!

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Photos

Triora, Italy
This is the beautiful village where we spent 8 days with Jennie, Martin, Elliot & Luke. Luke is presently living there.

Village Church
Celebration of St. Augustine. The statute of Mary and St. Augustine is carried through the village. We happened to attend on this Sunday.

Carrying the Statues
Luke helped carry the statues through the village.

St. Augustine Procession
We all followed the priest, statues, band and then came back to the church for a feast!

Cooking in Jennie's Italian Kitchen
We had a fabulous time preparing meals in Triora. The fresh produce is delightful to prepare and eat!

Martin & Elliot
One of our great days at the beach!

Making Pasta
Jennie is making pasta on an antique pasta table with an opening in back for the rolling pin.

Susan & Luke
Luke took us to this church in Busana Vecchio.

Church in Busana
Terry pointing to a sculpture on the church.

Favorite Beach
This is our favorite beach in Arma di Taggia, about 20 minutes from Triora.

"Add-On" Bathroom
This is a house up a mountain where Luke bikes. We counted 13 switchbacks on the way up!

Elliot's Fourth Birthday
Nonna and Papa enjoying the festivities!

Mediterranean from Busana
What a view!

Elio, Ornella & Luke
Luke bikes with Elio & Ornella's son, Marco. We spent a lovely afternoon with them.

Klaus & Kitty
Friends, Klaus & Kitty, from Ireland, enjoying Elliot's birthday.

Thanks to the Nonnas
Jennie is thanking (in Italian) all the Nonnas (grandmothers) who came to Elliot's birthday in the piazza.

Tampoline at the Beach
Elliot loved jumping at the beach!

Enjoying Dinner
Our last dinner in Triora!