They seem to have many allergies or be very picky with what they eat, as Carly was very limited to what she could put in the food she was cooking for them. They always visit Carly and Spencer before they head off to the Fresno Raisin Parade. However, despite being close with the Shay family, Carly and Spencer don't like them very much. Barry Dorfman is the husband of Tess Dorfman and the uncle of Spencer and Carly Shay. And he is the brother of Mrs. Shay.