Instead, She gets the Snugli strap...Sometimes life is not fair!

Yep, Charlotte really wants that gelatto!

We visited a real Medieval Castle in Milan (but had no time to go in)

Travelling to Milan can be Tiring

but she is really trying to escape on our last night in Florence

Charlotte looks very innocent...

There are some strange ones in Florence!

The makeshift crib and mobile... She loved it!

We left Florence behind (if only for a short bit)

now this is a lemon

A pinic at a villa

Aren't I cute?

Someone learned that others eat with their hands and utensils this week... The spoon was a lifesaver (even if it was empty)

Wealthy homes in Lucca used to be one room per floor wonders with gardens on the top! It made for dark streets below

Melissa sneaks a peak at the Roman ruins (she couldn't find the Etruscan ruins)

Sleepy baby in Fiesole

Playing under the sheet

A public viewing for the World Cup... Croatia had a surprising numbers of fans present

We made it to the top of Piazza Michelangelo (of course, we took the bus so it made it easy)

AHHH!!! Florence!

Good Friends and fun at the Central market in Florence

Melissa pulls a 'Sophia' at Bennett's poster session

Another yummy dinner - this one at Trattoria Za-Za

Family Portrait above Florence - We made it up the 463 steps one way

Sarah, Howard, Anthony and Sophia

Zhong's Photos

Sometimes the conference can be a little boring (especially for Anthony)

Vesari... good chocolate and icecream... Charlotte wishes she could have some

Mommy and Charlotte sleep in

Very good food at the restaurant famous for boar and rabbit (which we had... but cramped quarters).

Zhong took lots of photos!

I am starting to teeth!

Who could say 'no' to those hands and thighs ... The Italians couldn't

Four months old in Florence (Picture with the bear was also on 4 month birthday)

Charlotte plays with a bear in her makeshift bed in Florence

Charlotte looks a little unsure of the new blanket

Melissa Finally Finished!