Central Park Picnic

Last Sunday we headed over to Central Park for a picnic. All the guys got together since Father Martin was in town. It was great seeing him and spending the day with everyone.



Uncle Darren pitching to Jenna















Grandma Gladys and Michael














Jenna eating Grandma's rice and beans












Rivera Family













Darren, Martin, Spencer, Ed, Mike and Father Martin















Michael staring at Katie and her pretzel stick

Samantha, Sonia and Sabrina's 4th Birthday!

I caught her in action.
Justin, Madison and Jenna

Jenna crawling along on the slip and slide.

Mike and Michael

Happy 4th Birthday girls!!

Saturday was the triplets 4th Birthday Party. It was a block party complete with a huge slip and slide. Jenna was excited to see her school friends and had a blast playing with them. It took a while on the slip and slide. She didn't quite grasp the concept of running then sliding. She was happing hopping along and just getting wet. She had a blast riding bikes, scooters and cars. Baby Michael and Baby Colin made their appearances. Colin slept most of the time, while Michael watched all the kids play. Next year Michael, next year.

Grandma Teresa's House

Grandma Teresa has been watching Jenna and Michael on Thursdays and Fridays while I head into the city to work. Last week we took the kids to the Holbrook Carnival where Jenna had a blast. She rode many rides, even a couple with me. Michael was amazed by all the lights - don't worry Michael, next year you can ride with Jenna. With the weather being so nice, Grandma and Jenna have been playing with the sidewalk chalk. They decorated Grandma's driveway with many pictures. Too bad the sprinklers washed them away. There's always next week!
Hard to believe Michael is now 4 months old. His tooth is finally popping through his gum. Should be here any day now. He has been very vocal and loves to interact with Jenna. I think he is going to miss her when she goes back to school.


Jenna riding the boats at the Carnival.


Happy to be on the carousel.

Drawing with the chalk.

Big Boy!

He is so big!!

Some random shots

Hard to believe that the summer is coming to a close. Jenna will be getting ready to start school soon. Here are some pictures of the kids playing, hanging out at the park and home.





Being amused by Jenna.













Starting to roll over. He almost has it!














Jenna getting some help from Madison at the park.















Jenna and Oscar checking out a caterpillar at the park.














Trying peas for the first time.













Our big boy!

Brooklyn Aquarium

Jenna and I took Michael for his first visit to the Brooklyn Aquarium. He had such a great time. He loved being in his stroller, not in his car seat. He can see so much more sitting up. I think Jenna entertained him more than the fish. Jenna loved seeing all the fish. Her favorite exhibit was the Shark tank. We had to go back and see them before we left.





Jenna checking out the sharks.













Jenna on the walrus.















Michael eating his fists, trying to sooth those incoming teeth.













The Shark Tank.














Michael listening to the guide speak about the sharks. It was easy to catch his attention since the guide had a stuffed shark and was playing with Michael.

Michael's Christening

Last Sunday we had Michael Christened at St Anselms Church. It was a small celebration with our family. Michael was so good and didn't cry when Father Kull poured the water on his head. It was a very special day and we thank our family for sharing it with us.


Uncle Jason, Grandma Teresa, Mike, me and Michael



Grandma Gladys, Titi Iliana, Great Nanny, Uncle Darren, Mike and Michael

Me with the godparents

Me with Michael in front of his cake. I think he was mad that he wasn't getting a piece.

Michele and I with our kids

3 Months Old

Can you believe Michael is 3 months already? It feels like time has flown right by. We took Michael for his 3 month doctor visit and was told that he is 13 pounds and 4 ounces. He is such a big boy!! Also an amazing thing too, his bottom two teeth are coming in! Dr. Jebran couldn't believe it, but the little whites are peeking through his gums. He will be ready for steak soon as Great Nanny says. He is doing great, interacting more and more with Jenna. He even looks for her when she enters the rooms or hears her voice. I think Jenna is enjoying him more because he reacts to things she does now.




Michael with Giggles the Monkey. He tastes great!














Are you talking to me???














Yes Mama, I love my jumper!













Ok, enough pictures, I'm trying to relax out here.

Madison's Birthday

July 17th was Madison's 4th Birthday and to celebrate she had a party this past Saturday at the Little Gym in Bensonhurst. Jenna was so excited to go to the party to see all her friends from St Anselms. She had a great time on the gym equipment and playing games. And of course her favorite part was getting to eat her "Little Cupcake" - Mike and I were just as excited for that too.

Jenna sitting pretty with her party hat on.


Birthday girl Madison!

I think Michael was mad he couldn't go and have fun with the other kids.

Jenna on the balance beam by herself.

Big jump!

Splish Splash

Last Sunday we headed out to Riverhead to Splish Splash waterpark with Jen, Mark, Madison and Mandy. We had a blast riding the water rides all day. Jen and Mark got us a cabana so Jen and Michael were able to relax since they weren't allowed on any water rides. Jenna even put her face underwater, a first for her. Afterwards we hit a winery for some adult fun and the went to Harbes Farm for some fresh fruits and vegetables.


Madison and Jenna playing in the sand at the cabana.
















Everyone hanging out at the cabana.

















Michael drying off after checking out the kiddie pool.














Laughing at Mike.














Someone was getting tired....













Adult fun at the winery.














The girls driving the fire truck at Harbes Farm.

Jonathan's 4th Birthday

Saturday Jenna went to one of her classmates birthday party. Jonathan turned 4 and had his party at the Painted Pot. The kids celebrated Jonathan's birthday by painting ceramics, eating pizza and of course enjoying cake. Jenna chose to paint a cat. Can't wait to see how the final product comes out. We get to pick it up Tuesday.





Jenna looking very seriouse while painting her cat.














Her cat.













Madison helping Jenna clean her hands.














Michael spent the day with Mike visiting Great Nanny and Grandma Gladys.














Look how big he is getting! Can you believe he is 12 weeks already!