Put the Easter bonnets away.....

We hope you all had a happy Easter and welcome spring if and when it ever decides to arrive.

Hey Uncle Jean does this bring back memories?

Remember when Uncle Jean thought it was fun to teach his nephews to point with their middle finger? Here's to you Uncle Jean......you're #1 !!!!!!

APRIL CELEBRATIONS

April 3rd - Mom is the first birthday of this month, shown above with her newest great-grandchild Bryce, how nice! How old??? Let's just say if you added up the number of children and their spouses; her grandchildren and their spouses; and her great-grandchildren all together - you still wouldn't be close. However, it is possible to match her age with attendance at the annual reunion!!!

BREAKING NEWS.....this just in from his future father-in-law:

April 5th - Shawn Malone celebrates his special day with a home cook meal from his future bride no doubt, right Jo Jo. Let's hope it isn't Kraft macaroni and cheese!!!! Happy Birthday Shawn.

April 6th - Liam will be celebrating his 10th birthday no doubt with his lacrosse stick in one hand.

April 19th - Jeff & Rose will celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary.

April 21st - Cathy will be celebrating her birthday. We won't reveal her age but we will say she is the same age as someone else and is creeping closer to a big milestone. Happy birthday Cathy we know who the real SAINT in your house is for putting up with Jean.

April 25th - Caroline's big # 7 birthday. This child born from a 7th child and sharing some of his traits is bound for good luck on her special day. Buy her a lottery ticket Jean!!!

and ROUNDING OOOOOUT the month is....

April 26th - Amy will celebrating her big 3 - 0 birthday. Maybe Jayson will help her out with the kids and around the house for a birthday present!!!!

If we missed anything or anyone please let us know!!!

Next month will take up the whole page.

Bryce visits Watertown

He is really cute, strong and very alert!!! Glad they made the trip so I could take some pictures, only wish I could take them all day......but Bryce doesn't like the flash. They are off to see Nana this afternoon so look for more pictures later.

Who am I?

I came across this pic as I was cleaning out my old computer...Any guesses?

SOMBA 2008

I know it isn't Spring yet but July will be here before we know it. As I recall, it was decided that all of the brothers would chair the committee this year and therefore we should start contributing our ideas NOW. Let's all post our comments/suggestions here so all of our families can get together and make Mom, Dad and Grandma proud. Let's not kid ourselves, none of us are not getting any younger (and I say that as a proud 50 year old grandfather). Let's commit to 2008. Let's pick a date before April 1st.
Have a great Easter!!

Jared gives tour to General Casey's Wife

The highest ranking officer in the U.S. Army came to Fort Drum Friday with a message: we’re doing what we can to make things better for our soldiers. Chief of Staff General George Casey also brought his wife along for a tour of Ft. Drum. Our own Jared, yes, JARED had the honor of giving his wife a tour of the Aquatics Facility that is under his responsibility. For all of us who might have thought Jared would be more likely to meet the Chief of Police or the Fire Chief I guess he has one upped us!!! Way to go Jared, I hope you didn't pass any gas while giving the tour!!!

Mommy and Bryce

Jan sent this picture by phone so don't blame me for the quality but it is nice to see Mom and Baby Bryce. Jessie please tell old Grandpa Jan that most grandparents snap pictures right, left and all over! Looks like I may have to come down myself and click away, what you do you think??? He looks cute but would look better in a real picture from a CAMERA!!!!

Seeing double at the YMCA

They all think they are seeing double when they see these two at the indoor soccer facility, especially the boys!!! We all know which one is which don't we????

Future Soccer Players

They may have just started to walk recently but they'll soon be kicking the soccer ball around with siblings at the local YMCA. Jensen may have Dad's school colors but we hope she has Amy's soccer talent because we know Dad played football!!! As for Jeremyah he already kicks the ball better than his brothers!!!

MARCH MADNESS

Okay this month is suppose to be "March Madness" so who will be the first blogger to put some kind of fun thing we can all participate in on the blog???? Will Grandma be praying for DUKE? Will Jared be wishing for Florida State? Is Jayson still with the Tar Heels or is North Carolina just a vacation spot now? Will Syracuse keep Papa and Nana glued to the TV?

March Birthdays

Only 3 birthdays that this blogger knows of for March. Please let us know if we missed anything.

March 17 - Ryan McGrann (Jon's imported golfing pro thanks to Jonna).

March 18 - Jeff the oldest of the original 8 saints.

March 30 - Landen celebrates #1 (Katie & David's baby, Joel's grandson)

Happy St. Patty's Day - watch the green beer you college kids and have one for Ryan because we know Jonna won't let him!!!!

Happy Easter to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!