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.

Thanksgiving Prep and Entertainment 2007

Thanksgiving Eve is always fun around our place. Those that can show up to help bake or prepare food are always welcome. Yes, that is Julian helping to beat the cheese cake, don't tell his father. Tonight it was non-stop entertainment with an encore performance from High School Musical. Hope you enjoy it and if you ever want to sit in the audience and can stand the confusion mark your calendar for next year but I must warn you seating is limited....

Make a special Turkey this Thanksgiving

NEW TURKEY RECIPE You should try this! Here is a new way to prepare your Thanksgiving Turkey. 1. Cut out aluminum foil in desired shapes. 2. Arrange the turkey in the roasting pan, position the foil carefully. (see attached picture for details) 3. Roast according to your own recipe and serve. 4. Watch your guests' faces...

May your stuffing be tasty,

May your turkey plump,

May your potatoes and gravy

Have never a lump.

May your yams be delicious

And your pies take the prize,

And may your Thanksgiving dinner

Stay off your thighs!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Howdy Pilgrim!!!!

It is nice to know that I will be having at least one pilgrim coming to Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday. I know there are at least 7 wild Indian's that will also be there. Anyone is welcome for dinner or even just pie after dinner. We plan to eat around 4 p.m. If we don't see you have a Happy Thanksgiving. Don't forget Nana around the holidays even a call occupies some time and makes the day a little brighter.

JEREMYAH - Birthday and Baptism all in ONE

Jeremyah celebrated his first birthday with family after his baptism on Sunday. He seemed to like the water poured on his head while his cousins liked performing on the alter. An exhausting day for this little guy who had to be awaken from his nap to blow out his candle. Thanks to everyone who took the time out their busy schedule to celebrate Jeremyah's day.

Papa was a day ahead of you Jayson because those were his words last night He is grateful for our family . Don't forget Papa says he's computer illiterate so he couldn't put it on the blog. Both Papa and Amma are so thankful for our family. We have had such a wonderful life. We are millionaires in gifts that are too many to be counted. Our sons, daughters-in-law, grandchilren and great grandchildren have given us so many happy times,and lots of memories to keep us going for a few more years. On this Thanksgiving may all of you find good health , a little wealth and as much happiness as you all have given to us. Love and Best Wishes to each and every one of you. Amma and Big Papa

November Birthdays

Sorry for the delay but I guess you have to be home to post the birthdays for November!!! Here they are:

November 10th No clowning around Eva turned 4.
November 19th Jeremyah turns 1
November 19th Tony Disisto well let's just say he celebrates his birthday.
November 30th James D. St. Croix or Big Papa celebrates his day.

Be sure and wish all the November birthday boys and girl a happy day.

Also celebrating this month is Jayson who just learned he passed his teaching tests. A big congratulations!!! The stress is now over and you can relax and enjoy the half year you work!

Happy Thanksgiving to all and perhaps it would be nice to write in and share what you may be thankful for on this blog. Who wants to go first????

NYC Marathon Support

Family support = family fun! Glad we could be there for Anthony but really does it look like anyone minded!!!! Great weekend with many stories for the family album. I won't go into details but be sure and ask Jayson about his food drive for the poor that he contributed to in NYC; Jared and Paris or I mean Gabby riding in a limo in a city that never sleeps; Jess the Jew and his sidewalk bargains; Anthony's Marathon Expo being held next to the Alternative Life Style Expo; Jared and Jess collecting Ben-Gay samples; Jay and Amy's tour of Harlem with sister Jill freaking out because Julia was with them; Papa Tony and Papa Jay sprint back to Zabar's to save $27 in the parking garage; Amy being so tired on the ride home that poor little Jensen didn't have a clean table wrap in front of her or a bib (some Mom!); Mama Jo's bargain at McDonald's in a McDonald's shopping bag - yes McDonald's has shopping bags in NYC and many more.... stay tuned as they surface.

Marathon Man Anthony

Another marathon under his belt. He will have to run at least 2 more so each of his kids will have a medal to play with. 38554 racers finishing times are posted. The results for Anthony are: place - 15520; gender place - 12233; age place - 1454; official time - 4:12:36; pace time 9:38 (next time don't stop and kiss the wife!!!). What an accomplishment! By the way he did have a better time than Katie Holmes (Actor Tom Cruise's wife) but Lance Armstrong was just a few winks a head of him. Sorry about the lack of pictures but: he either sprinted so fast to the finish line we missed him; or our view was blocked by some large racer running beside him; or we were in a bar having a cold one while he crossed the line; or we were distracted by some pink bras. I will let you be the judge of which story is true but one thing for certain he will definitely have to compete in another just for this photo buff - Disney 2009??? Our congratulations go out to Anthony - please feel free to leave a comment.

Happy Halloween - Booo

Great Halloween and weather was wonderful. As you can see I was a busy bee that was swatted by some grandchildren that didn't like me. Needless to say my hopes of winning best costume went out the window.

Elvis in the HOUSE

It seems there has been an Elvis sighting near Albany. It seems our own little Jan got all shook up and not just for his little Tony Teddy Bear. Please ask Jan if it was one for the money, two for the show and where are his blue swede shoes. Perhaps we can get him to sing Love Me Tender, Heartbreak Hotel or Jail House Rock at our next reunion. Jan does the suit come on white????

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

We will be having our usual monster pizza party on Halloween if anyone wants to stop by and grab a bite before all the little ghost and goblins go out for some treats. Guaranteed confusion until the troops leave but pizza will be available from 5:00 p.m. on. Feel free to dress up and Jon dressing as a Red Sox want a be is a disgrace for a New Yorker so don't expect any treats!!!

The BIG 3-0!!! Happy B'day Jess

Good thing about families is that there is always a little extra help to blow the candles out and get the first lick of the frosting!!!