Yankee Game...

In April, we went to our first Yankee game of the season. Gramps would be proud of his only grand-daughter and her Yankee fever. Sami was dressed in Gramps' Yankee tee and her pink Yankee hat and she even made a Yankee sign! Too bad all of Sami's Yankee hype couldn't bring about a win...oh, well, maybe next time!

A baby cousin...

Joseph Daniel Rella was born on Saturday, March 15, 2008. His proud cousins Michael and Samantha met him on Sunday and were so excited to hold him. God bless you Joseph....

Samantha's Birthday 2008

On Saturday, March 15, 2008 we celebrated Samantha's 10th birthday. The theme this year was American Girls. The guests got all dressed up and participated in a mystery play based on the Samantha books. After the play they sat down to an all-American meal of hot-dogs and chips and completed the festivities with some delicious American flag cake! The rest of the party was spent doing various activities that corresponded to each of the American Girl Doll Eras. A great time was had by all!

March Birthdays....

There are quite a few....

First gig

Back in January, Michael played his first official gig at a local restaurant called Chelsea's. It was very exciting and as you can see from the photo, many family members came out to support him. Everyone definitely enjoyed this very special performance. Thanks, Michael!

Our Mr. Smee...

In January 2007, Michael was chosen to play Mr. Smee in the Pelham Children's Theater production of Peter Pan. After many long hours rehearsing, the final show was performed over the weekend of March 2, 2007...and what a show it was! Michael was a fabulous Mr. Smee. His unique personality shined each time he took to the stage...and oh, how the audience laughed when he took a swig from his rum bottle and made the sign of the cross before being sent off to his unfortunate death! This is certainly only the beginning of Michael's future in acting and we are all looking forward to seeing what comes next...

First time for everything...

A free manicure gift certificate from Brownie Bingo Night brought Samantha a wonderful chance to experience her first manicure. Not surprisingly, her best friend Anna came along for the fun! You can tell from their smiles that a fun time was had by all! June 2007