Italy: first things first

We went to Italy. It was an incredible trip. But, first things first. Allen LOVES gelato. Italy is famous for their gelato. On the first day, Allen had it four times. I didn't keep track, but I think he was over 20 by time we left. We took a lot of pictures of gelato and Allen eating it. It just made me smile every time he ate some. I am normally the one with a sweet tooth in our relationship, so to see him obsessed with a dessert tickled me. I admit, I did encourage him to partake every time I saw him looking in a shop. There was a gelato shop on every corner, I swear. He tried just about every fruit flavor he found. He could never pick a favorite, but he liked pear and watermelon a lot.

hippies and broken glass

Allen and I went to a Halloween party...the theme was 70's. I have never seen so many afros and chest hair. Yes, that is Jared's hand trying to block the glare of the window.
We found something to do with those glasses that get broken more often now that I allow the boys to use them. We shoot at them with Allen's old BB gun. A great way to spend an afternoon. Allen was the first to make contact. In the end we all hit one of the two glasses-a great feeling I must say. This is what was left.

Claire was giving taxi rides to those who were waiting their turn.