BBQ at the Sere House

In May we went to a BBQ at the Sere House. The kids had a lot of fun and we were able to catch up with Meredith and Jimmy. They are expecting a bambina at the end of July.

Our big boy Michael!


Jenna giving Michael a ride.



Luke


Meredith and Jimmy and Michael.


Michele, Meredith and Me.

Mother's Day Weekend

I had the best Mother's Day weekend. I spent the entire weekend with my favorite people. First I was treated to a massage on Saturday, then we headed over to Floyd Bennet Field to check out the old airplanes. We had such a blast checking out the planes and helicopters they are restoring. We met some great guys that are doing the renovations. The volunteers doing the restorations are mainly Veterans that do this in their spare time. One of the gentlemen we met took the time to give us the history of the planes and how they are renovating them. On actual Mother's Day, we spent the afternoon in the city haning out at South Street Seaport. The kids got a kick out of checking out the boats and just seeing all the shops. It was the perfect weekend for me!

Michael's 1st Birthday - take 3!

And the celebrations keep on going!!! This party was at Grandma Gladys' house. The apartment was full of family and friends.

Grandma Gladys with Michael, Jenna and Katie


Rivera Family


Titi Iliana and Michael


Birthday Boy!


Me, Jenna and Michael

Michael's 1st Birthday - take 2!

The pictures below are from Michael's actual birthday. We enjoyed the nice weather out on the balcony and had some more cake which Michael loved!



Me and Jenna singing Happy Birthday to Michael!


Michael and some gifts.


Rivera Family

Michael's 1st Birthday - take 1!

Can you believe a year has gone by?? We can't. It's crazy that it was a year ago we brought home that tiny baby and now he is such a big boy! We celebrated a couple of times for Michael's birthday. Below are pictures from the first celebration at Grandma Teresa's house.




Michael waiting for his guests to arrive.


Jenna, Madison and Luke playing outside.


Mike and Michael getting ready to blow out the candles.


Michael eating his first taste of cake and yes he loved it!


Attempting to open his gifts.

Jason and Kristin's Wedding

Yeah - Kristin and Jason were married on April 4, 2009! It was a beautiful ceremony and a fun filled reception afterwards. Below are some pictures from their special day. I have plenty more if anyone wants to see them - just shoot me an email and I'll give you the link to my album.

Simonetti side of the family

Haag side of the family
Jason, Mom and me


Our little flower girl and cousin Jazlyn

My little man

The happy couple

March Pictures

Some pictures from the park.

Jenna checking out the rabbit we saw on the walk home.

He was really cute. Jenna thought it was cool to see the "Easter Bunny"

My big girl.

Michael and Jenna on the swings.

Jenna going down the slide.

Michael checking out the action at the park. He really wanted to get up and go.

Luke's 2nd Birthday

Hard to believe Luke is 2 already!!! The Rivera clan headed over into Staten Island to celebrate with the Sere and Pace Families. Below are some pictures from the party.


Birthday Boy Luke!!

Opening some presents.

The 3 Musketeers. Boy are we in trouble in a couple of years.

Where's Richie????

Yeah - Happy Birthday Luke!

Michael trying out Luke's tricycle.

Oscar's 4th Birthday

February 21, we celebrated Oscar's 4th birthday at the Painted Pot. Jenna was so excited to see her friends and to paint a new piece.

Jenna and Madison painting their princess banks.

Picking out their brushes to paint.

The finished product. Jenna told me this was Belle from Beauty and the Beast.

The birthday boy!!!

Jenna on our way home from the party.

Presidents Weekend

President's Day turned out nice so we hit the park with our friends Katie and Kyler. It was Michael's first time in a swing and he loved every minute of it.

Here is Michael and Kyler.

Michael on the swing for the first time.

Jenna on the big girl swing. I think she is finally getting the hang of swinging by herself.

February 14 was Grandma Gladys' birthday. Here she is with Jenna and Michael blowing out her birthday candles.