My Italian-American Family

My Father and Mother at HighSchool
Graduation. 

I am from a family of 5 and am the oldest child. There is my mother, Carmela, my father, Giovanni, and my two younger twin brothers named Giovanni Jr. and Nicholas.

My father was born and raised in Italy, specifically southern Italy in Naples. My farther is the only one in the house with a very heavy accent, but being around it my whole life, I got used to it and understand him well. My mother, brothers, and I were born here in the United States. My mother speaks fluent Italian, and the majority of her family has come and moved here to the U.S. from Italy. My father's entire family is unfortunately  back in Italy, and at times, it can be hard, but we still keep in very close contact with them. I am extremely  thankful that I come from a very supportive, loving, caring family. My younger twin brothers are complete soccer addicts and are both fourteen years old. 

My brother's Confirmation.

My family and I love to spend Sundays together. For example, we have gone, and still go on occasion, to The Nautical Mile in Freeport, NY and have dinner by the sea. Family bonding is important to us as a whole, and I feel that it only brings us closer. When the Italian Soccer leagues are playing, we will get together and watch them battle it out for the European Cup.