Elena's Birthday, Madrina Luisa's Birthday & Onomastico, Mariella & Vincenzo's 47th Wedding Anniversary, and the Return of Raji & Liliana
Elena, Giuseppe, Matteo, Ettore There was a lot going on today, so today's post will be a hodgepodge! Watching the alley neighbor assessing the territory Etna, looking stormy, but producing nothing The boys fighting, taking it to Mariella's bed, having a pillow fight Teà and Matteo swing and talk Conversations after lunch, before the riposa The dogs also take an afternoon nap (This is Lili's dog, Elisabeth). Today, the air is much cooler and everything feels fresh. Lunch was so remarkable — pasta with swordfish, Norma-style but without cheese or basil — I had a second helping when offered. This point did not escape Luisa, as she brought it up a couple of times! With Lili and Raji coming here directly from their honeymoon, the boys didn't have long pants or proper shoes to wear for tomorrow's baptism. Tomi was brought various pairs from around the property. One too small, one (must've been Giuseppe Uno's) could've fit Paul Bunyan. Andrea walked past all ...