Happy Father's Day

We already celebrated Father's Day in March, but since Mark never got his well deserved breakfast in bed on his birthday this year, we owed him! The kids gave Daddy the best gift which is they slept in until almost 9am! Tired out from a party the night before, and Mommy and Daddy were exhausted from the Italian victory over England in the world cup! Whoo hoo. I watched the kick off with Mark and the rest of Pecetto in our 17th century church where they erected a big screen. After 10 minutes, I rushed back home to our sleeping babes, I'm sure Adriana was keeping an eye on them in our absence. :)

Walking quietly to wake up Daddy. Luca carries the plate and lit candle, and Ella with napkin and fork, and singing "Happy Birdday"

Good thing Daddy doesn't mind sharing.

Crunching on carrots and enjoying some MotoGP.

under the tuscan moon

Why is it that there are only two occasions in which you are surrounded by dear friends and family, weddings and funerals?? Mark's friend broke that cliche with style last weekend at their home in Chianti wine country. We were grateful to be among the chosen to celebrate at "The White Party."

"cheers" to being back in paradise

breakfast at agriturismo Inabli

cappuccino time

Luca practicing his stroke

while princess bugoo looks cute in pink

Bistecca Fiorentina with a side of lard soaked potatoes!

Luca's "selfie" entertainment

Ella brushes up on her Dante, in every language

On the move with "kitty cat backpack"

dressed for White Party

the stage is set

family portrait with the host

practicing her dance moves

like a wedding, but better.

Gelato cart? yes please.

relaxing after a short night.

soccer players get a blast of water when a goals is scored

off to find the treehouse

another reason to come back

alla prossima!