Atlantis Marine World, Riverhead

Well, another day trip in the books, last one was the Bronx Zoo..and today we went to Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead...we have never been there and it was that much more fun with the kiddies!

As soon as you enter you are greeted with huge Manta Rays that swim right up to you and right out of the tank up on the side..you can feed them these little stringy fish ($2 a dish, rip off) and Ryan and Steve were up for it! I of course had Avery in the Bjorn sling and was the photographer..shocker? I think not..when am I not taking pics...

He fed them ONE PELLET AT A TIMEEEEEEEEEE..and loved every minute of it.

In total we spent close to 38.5 minutes in front of this exhibit..it had the "Nemo" clownfish and Anenomes (sp?) he kept going "MO, MO" for Nemo..and DOORR for Dori..the other character in the movie Looking For Nemo...he also pointed out the fish to the other boys and girls that came along..like he was the tour guide.

(Although I am smiling..I can't believe how much weight I still need to lose, esp looking at THIS PIC!!! I digress.....back to the fish....)

More MO pics....

Next trip is the the Long Island Game Farm in Manorville..a place my family supported with many trips when I was a wee lad....if anyone wants to come along let us know and we can plan with you! Its always more fun with the family! (Mom B, I promise we wont make the goats eat out of your hand) Lots of wipes and sanitizers on that trip!

Big Apple Circus/Countdown To the Wedding!

Ryan's first circus..he did great throught the 2 hour show, sat on Gamma's lap and ooohed and ahhed. Big hits were the horsies, trapeze artists, and the choo choo train that came into the ring with the trick puppies in it! Of course Gamma spoiled him with a t-shirt and special BLUE baton..and we all know he loves BLUE! He must have carried the excitement home with him cause he didn't nap all day and was a bit WOUND UP until he finally crashed at 8 pm..phewww...

You think he left his planes home..even for the circus...NOPE!

Less than 20 days till my brother's wedding on July 17th...can't wait to see my little man in a tux and see my brother and sister in law on their very special day! Hoping to lose some more baby weight by then!

Playing outside and Ryan's "graduation"

Avery was enjoying the day with us..but she was sleeping in her stroller on the side...

Just starting liking his Big Boy swing....

And Ryan John "graduated" from his class that he has with Daddy and all the other "Mommies"in the class. He got a graduation cap shown here and a certificate..too cute

I wonder how fast his real graduation will come...time is flying by.................

Aunt Elizabeth visits!

Hi Aunt Elizabeth, so glad you came to visit!
So my middle name was named after you? hey that's cool!

Hold on to me GrandPa.. or as Ryan calls you.."PAA"

I love you Daddy....

MY ALL TIME FAVE TO DATE!!!!!!!!!!

Recent Pics!

Couple Pics from Vickie's Sweet 16 My sister in law Lauren

Lauren and Steve's Brother Marc

Joe, Steve, Mom, and Marc

Me and my honey!

Family Weekend

Avery is a month old already! Doing well and growing by the minute..we've been adding another ounce to the bottle and she's now up to 5 oz. Ryan continues to love her, kissin her toes, and leaning his head gently in to her to give her an "awwww". Starting to plan her Christening soon.

The weather beens gorgeous..just today I put Aves in the sling and I was able to have my hands free to push Ryan around in his favorite blue car. Hoping to catch up on my sleep..she's been getting up every 4 hours..so its a LITTLE better..just very different when Ryan was the only one and I could sleep when he slept..not this time!

Aunt Elizabeth is coming to visit this weekend and meet the newest addition! Can't wait!