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Melissa Gorga's Youngest Son Joey Got Braces After Celebrating His Birthday
The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member also reveals "what life is about" on son Joey Gorga's special day.
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Melissa Gorga's youngest son, Joey Gorga, is growing up so fast! The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member recently took to Instagram to reveal a glimpse at Joey's fun-filled birthday celebration, as well as to share some exciting news about her 12-year-old boy.
"Joey got his braces," Melissa wrote in the caption of her April 25 Instagram post, which featured a sweet photo of the RHONJ mom in the car with her son alongside her 16-year-old daughter, Antonia Gorga.
In addition to Joey being all smiles as he showed off his new set of shiny braces, Melissa also revealed that both she and Antonia got their own dental devices during the visit to the orthodontist. "Invisalign for [Antonia] and I," she added in the caption of her post, along with smiling face emojis.
In addition to putting Joey's new braces on display, Melissa also shared glimpses of her family, including her husband, Joe Gorga, 14-year-old son, Gino Gorga, and Antonia, all coming together to celebrate her youngest child's recent birthday. "What a day celebrating my baby!!" wrote Melissa in the caption of her April 24 Instagram post, featuring a series of captures from Joey's birthday festivities, which included a fun limo ride with friends, good times at a water park, and plenty of cupcakes.
She went on to add, "This is what life is about. Good memories, family [and] friends!"
Earlier this month, Melissa reflected on how much both her sons have grown over the years. “It’s crazy how we just filmed the show like 6 months ago! And watching even my boys on TV tonight they look dramatically different [and] younger [than] this picture taken this weekend!” Melissa wrote alongside a sweet photo of herself with Gino and Joey in the caption of her April 5 Instagram post. "I cannot believe how kids change so quickly."
Melissa also recently shared the cutest throwback Easter photo of baby Antonia, donning a flower dress and surrounded by furry bunnies. She wrote in the caption of the adorable post, "Happy Easter from vintage [Antonia]."
You can see more of Melissa and the rest of the RHONJ cast during the Season 12 finale on Tuesday, April 26 at 8/7c.
And make sure to tune in to Part 1 of the reunion on Tuesday, May 3 at 8/7c, followed by Part 2 on Tuesday, May 10 at 8/7c and Part 3 on Tuesday, May 17 at 8/7c.
Don't miss the jaw-dropping first look at the explosive three-part RHONJ Season 12 reunion, below.
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