A HOT Birthday for Julian

Only the son of two teachers can have a very special birthday party consisting of a tour of the Fire Station and then have their child burn his fingers on the candles of his fire truck cake!!! Ouch, see his face in the picture. Good God didn't Jake remember to tell him not to play with fire!!! Seriously, after a hectic Christmas the tour of the Fire Station was very worth while and I would recommend it to anyone. Jake the Fireman and his buddies are great. The adults had just as much fun as the kids. Then it was home to Jay & Amy's for snacks, ice cream and cake. All had a good time and the kids ..... well with 101 toys in the house, who wouldn't have a good time.

IHC Alumni Hockey Game 2007

Age proved better than youth in the annual IHC Alumni Hockey Game held at the Watertown Municipal Arena on this past Friday evening. Anthony proved he still has some skill but who wouldn't be in shape chasing those twins around!!! Anyone who graduated more than 5 years ago played some youthful whipper snappers, one of their players plays for an elite prep school and may get a tryout for the NHL. However, even though the elders squandered their lead by letting the other team catch up they pulled it off in the end with the shoot out. Way to go #7, Anthony!!!!

Snow Fun

Dunc and his friends decided to take in the first snow storm of the season a few weeks ago. It was a day packed with sleding, hot cocoa and some of Maimie's delicious cookies. Even his Jensey got in on the action and didn't seem to mind the weather.

In case some of you were wondering, yes, now that the holidays are over, I have some catching up to do. Also, beware, Grama delivered a giant bag of pics that she wants to see posted. As they get scanned, they will appear.

Thanks for the new HD TV Mom...Got the reciept?

Thanks for the new TV... Let me know where you got it, I would like to trade mine in for a TV that isn't so vivid and loud. Make sure you catch the news report :)

Watertown Arena gets new Zamboni Driver for Alumni Game

"Dunk" St. Croix seems to be taking after his great grandfather Mylo by considering the fine art of Zamboni Driving. Like the song says: "I want to drive the Zamboni....". I think Dunk should make his debut tonight at the IHC Alumni Game at 9:00 p.m. Come on down if you want and support Uncle Tone-dog who will be playing. We will have to work on getting Jess out there next year!!! Good luck to all but don't expect to see Dunk on the Zamboni as the Union won't allow it and we all know Big Papa will support the Union!!!

January Dates to Remember

Calling all the troops

Here is the latest scoop:

Only one birthday to call out.

SO HERE I WILL SHOUT:

Send Nana a card, that'll be dandy.

Or perhaps buy her some cotton candy.

But please ..... help make her day.

For at the age of 97 I must say,

She deserves a little attention.

January 3rd did I mention?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANA!!!

January 8th Gabby (aka Paris) will celebrate her B'day

January 23rd Jenny & Jon will celebrate their Anniversary

Help them celebrate their days in 2008!!!!!

A Family Christmas

The photo department report,

shows Christmas pictures 2007 are short.

The photographer must have been sick,

for not many times did his camera click.

So you will have to check and see

if you took any pictures from the family tree.

Confusing it all may have been for awhile,

but by days end there were many a smile.

Thanks for sharing Christmas 2007 with us.

To those that didn't catch the bus...

we all missed you most dearly.

Perhaps someday surely???

A very happy & healthy 2008.

Don't forget our family reunion date!

Merry Christmas

There is no better gift than having dear ones by your side at Christmas. All the materials things can't replace the special times that will make the memories of Christmas for years to come. Merry Christmas to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Name recognition in Albany

Jo Ann and I were doing some last minute shopping in Borders in Albany while we were there for a meeting yesterday. The girl who checked us out asked if we were related to the Mr. St. Croix that taught math in Syracuse. We said yes and she said to tell him he would be happy to know that her math skills payed off as she is a cashier. I forget the name but she said she had him ages ago like 10 years!!!! Thought you all might appreciate the story!!!

Merry Christmas From Big Papa and Big Grama

Papa and Grama would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas with these blasts from the past. No need for my sarcastic comments, these pics are great. I now know where my dad was coming from when he made us sit through endless hours of torture and costing him thousands of dollars worth of film. Thankfully he was instilled with the great attributes and values of his parents which I hopefully will continue with my mini clan. Thank you Big Papa and Big Grama(oh, I got my tumor removed and graduated, now what?), Mom and Dad. Love you guys and keep the memories coming. Oh, Papa, if you have anything else you would like to post on the blog, you should know better than to ask any of your sons. Jeano doesn't call me your boy Blue for nothing.

December Birthdays

Well it's hard to believe but December is here and Christmas is just around the corner. Please don't get too wrapped up (get it) in celebrating the holidays that you forget those who were born in December. Our December birthdays are as follows:

December 15th Jessie

December 16th Katie

December 19th Jared

December 20th Mark

December 21st Justyn

December 30th Julian

Shortly after doing their taxes these parents must have decided they needed a tax deduction or they went out and celebrated their return!!!!! Popular month guys and let's go out of our way to make sure they don't get overlooked by Christmas. Happy Birthday to ALL and to all celebrate a good night, except Jared that is.....!!!!!!!!!!

New Year's Resolution Challenge!

This BLOG was a wonderful idea that Jayson came up with as way to keep the FAMILY in touch. I know Mom and Dad really enjoy it, especially after Dad asked me if I posted his birthday pictures less than 4 hours after the event!!! However, I feel that no one else is making any attempts to stay in touch. If it is just going to be me posting some wonderful family moments that I have the luxury of attending then I don't see much point in me wasting my time. Therefore, I am challenging all of you but especially my BROS to post something, anything, or just a comment on the FAMILY BLOG. There is not one of us any busier than the other it is just a matter of what your priorities are! It took me less than 2 minutes to post this comment. If you can't post just e-mail to one of us and we would be glad to post it for you. Take up my challenge and please post, you may find out that you enjoy it! What better legacy can one leave but the knowledge of his heritage and stories about his family!!!! Merry Christmas and I hope your New Year's Resolution includes your family!!! Any comments or suggestions? Love you all, Jay.

Papa's BIRTHDAY

I don't think there is any better gift than family and while it may be a little confusing you may tend to forget another year has crept up on you. Papa celebrated his birthday by attending mass with family, however, I didn't see Jon in my pew!!!! Then Jeff and Rose hosted a very nice brunch. The food was great and I think they enjoyed all the little ones running around, that is until we all left and they had to pick up. Rose I can tell you first hand you don't mind it as much when they are your own......hint hint Matt, oh I forgot you need a girlfriend first. Happy birthday Papa and here's to many more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

Like the Pilgrims and Indians we wish you peace and harmony to all on this Thanksgiving Day! May you enjoy your family as much as we enjoy ours and be ever so thankful for all of them.