I’m in a state of shock that it’s already October. Wasn’t it just yesterday that I was lazing at the lake in 40 degree heat with the kids? Or popping by the local gelateria two times a day for ice cream? Or picking beautiful tomatoes from my lush and over-growing veggie patch?
But I do so love the fall as well. I love the golden autumn light in the late afternoon. I love seeing old men in tweed hats with baskets scouring the woods for funghi. I love digging out the wool sweaters and leather boots. I love the smell of roasting chestnuts. And I really love the fact that the mosquitoes will soon all be dead and leave us in peace for a few months.
Here are a few shots of our September:
Our yearly visit to La Festa Della Zucca (Pumpkin Festival)
Care package.
I’m so happy my daughters didn’t inherit my intense fear of touching bugs of any kind.
Listening to scary stories around the bonfire with their ears plugged. All three of them!
Cupcakes. Or as the locals say “cap-keeks”.
Walk to the lake on a warm and sunny September Sunday.
Delicious savory mini pretzel buns. Recipe to follow soon.
Jillian In Italy 