The Alamo & Mariachi Band

Here is a picture of Joe and I at the Alamo on the 4th of July. We spent the day walking around San Antonio. We went to the El Mercado (the Mexican market) and then the Riverwalk. Joe and Annie had the best gordita I have ever had in my life at the market. The Riverwalk was actually just full of shops and restaurants, but it was fun to walk and see everything. It was really neat until we got rained on!!! We were lucky because this was at the end of our day. However, Annie really wanted to run in the rain,but it was that super hard rain that hurts.



We had a blast at the wedding. Here is a picture of me with the mariachi band. Do you think we can fly them to South Bend for our wedding? :)

Merry Christmas

Yesterday was a full day in Paris. We walked EVERYWHERE for hours. Lots of site seeing, people watching, espresso, etc. Leep bought Joe a small tripod for his birthday and we have been using it like crazy. When we were in Rome in April every picture is me, but this trip Joe and I are together. It has been wonderful and every time I pull it out of my purse, we say "Leep is awesome." Unfortunately, I am having a super hard time posting pictures. Hopefully, I'll figure that out soon.

Memorial Day

Here's a pic that I took on Memorial Day at the house. Joe's dad put this cute little fountain in the pool.

Mother's Day @ the Park

Ok. I know I haven't posted any Italy pictures, but that project is a little overwhelming. We have 651 pictures! However, yesterday was a beautiful day at the park for Mother's Day. Joey and I got our families together and let all the kiddies run. The day started a little cool, but it ended up being beautiful. Happy Mother's Day to all the great mommies out there!

Joey's nieces Sophia and Maria on the "Tater Tot"


Sophia and her mommy


My niece Savannah wanting to swing higher


Joey's nephews Rudy and Andrew


Joey's nephew Ross


Nonna and the girls


Joey


My dad walking my grandma to her minivan. Joe and I made her a new CD with a mix of songs and she loved it!


My nephew Elijah


The crew makin' bubbles (Sophia was dipping her Fried Chicken in the bubbles!)


Cousins Isabella and Anna

Easter Photos

Here are some photos from Easter. We have Elijah, Savannah and Panagiotis with my Godfather Jim.

New Year's Eve

Joey and I had an awesome time on New Year's Eve. We really didn't have big plans, stayed in town and went to our friend's restaurant. It was closed for our own little Italian party. There was lots of dancing and drinking with our friends and family, so we definitely couldn't complain.

Angelo Ciao dancing with his beautiful daughter Serena.









Joey takin' pictures. Those that know him are very familar with this pose.