Oh, how I'll miss my little Italian family!

It was so fun to see Liliana change and grow a little every day I was there...



In fact, she was even playing with Pete's cars by the time I was ready to go!



I know Pete can't wait until that day really comes!

The most EXTRAORDINARY piece of lasagna I've ever had and will ever have:



Megan's neighbors down the hill invited us over for dinner. Mirella and her husband are farmers; they work every single day in the fields. Mirella is probably Megan's closest neighbor friend. She gives them fresh produce all the time and Megan gives her a happy little honk every time she drives by her house, even if she's not around! They are very genuine, kind people and they love their guests to eat. She kept bringing out more and more and more food - mamma mia!

Traveling Italian style

So, this is how you travel here with an infant...



Just kidding - It's not THAT bad!



Megan, Liliana and I took a Sunday stroll through a fun part of Pescara, complete with window shopping and gelato (peach and coconut!)

Beach babies!

Liliana took her first nap on the beach while Pete enjoyed the sand. Megan and I took both kiddos to the beach near their house in Pescara. Lugging the umbrella, bags, and babies was a little tricky - it was definitely an activity for two moms and not one. I'm so glad I got to put my feet in the Adriatic Sea!

Lazy pool day

At the end of the week Pasquale decided to skip work one morning and go with us to a pool at a bed and breakfast close to their house in San Silvestro. There was a beautiful view of Pescara from where we were. Besides one other family from London, we were the only ones there. Pete wore his arm floaties and swam with his dad, and of course brought his cars to play with in the water. It was the most relaxing time I've spent at a swimming pool for as long as I can remember!

I told you Lily was a good baby!

Megan made Tiramisu the other day! Pasquale says she makes the best he's eaten. I think everything she makes is delicious. Cooking yummy things everyday for her family is a priority. Taking time to prepare meals, taking time to set the table and most important, taking time to sit down with your family and enjoy the food and company. It's definitely a way of life she's used to now.






Liliana of course was sleeping - but this is a picture of the rest of us outside on a perfect, late summer night enjoying dinner and dessert. Buonnissimo!

I'm 10 days old!