Doesn't EVERYONE let their 5 year old use a gaint hatchet to crack walnuts that fall from the tree in front of your house?
Monday, September 17, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Random Portual Post 1
I can't even begin to tell you everything we did, but I will throw up some random posts now and then to let you know some highlights of the trip.
This is on the beach in Nazare - the ladies bring the codfish and lay them out on the racks to dry in the sun all day.
Tiago's lunch of lulus (aka - squid)
When at the beach you can rent a tent and set up your towels, leave your bags and even have a place to change. Now if they only had a shower for me I'd be all set!! Thank you Tony and Mary for letting us crash your tent and your home later that evening!
Here's Tyler looking down on the beach
And finally our "Postcard Shot" of the beach we went to in Nazare.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Pictures Held Hostage!
We are back from Portugal - however all our pictures are being held hostage on Tiago's computer!! I will make sure to burn my CD's tonight so I can post soon.
Highlights to look forward to:
Highlights to look forward to:
- Bull Fighting
- Rush Hour
- Cow Milking
- Castles
- Churches
- Beaches (keep an eye out for this one Aunt Val!)
- Villages
And much more! We had a great trip and hope to visit again next year!
Friday, July 20, 2007
Stephenisms III
So Stephen brought me a peppermint candy last night. Then he brought out the huge bag he had found and told me we had "plenty of mint for Mojitos!"When I told him we needed the mint leaves he said that it was okay - we could plant some of the candies and they would sprout.
Which is funnier? That my 5 year old thought we could plant a candy and it would grow into a mint plant? Or that he knows you need mint to make a Mojito?
Monday, May 21, 2007
So what do YOU think it is?
A friend of mine has a Mystery Cookie Cutter - she has no idea what this is. What do you think?
Friday, May 18, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Monday, May 14, 2007
Dominic's Duffle Bag
Dominic's Birthday cake - had a great time at the party - more details and pictures to follow!
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Typical Weekend
So this past weekend was typical. Lacrosse practice Friday night, and up until all hours finishing 2 cakes - 5 hours is more than enough sleep for anyone, right? Thank goodness Tiago let me sleep in until 9:30.
Saturday we had to run by The V's to drop off Ryan's cake for his birthday bash, he is getting so big, looked adorable in his little crown. Gabriella is just a doll and growing so fast as well. So glad they had a nice day for all the kids.
But no staying there - we had to rush off to Franklin for Emily's First Communion - she looked so pretty, but was out of that dress and veil so fast that we only have one picture of her at the church. Her cake came out very cute, which is good since I will have to make it again this coming weekend for another First Communion. Tiago and Tyler had about 15 minutes back at Russ' house before they had to run off to a baseball game (they were ahead 14 - 2 in the last inning - don't ask the final score. Let's just say it won't happen again).
I stayed until we cut the cake and then had to run back to the house to get a few things ready for Heidi's cake for Sunday, then as soon as Tyler was home, he and Stephen and I had to run out to meet the Mojito's for Dominic's birthday dinner. We had a great time at Samba the Japanese steak house, great chef, very entertaining for the kids. He spent a lot of time throwing vegetables at them. The kids begged for a sleepover and Kristin was brave enough to take them all!
Sunday, up early to decorate Heidi's cake for the party at 3:00. Everything was going fine until Tiago realized he was not going to make it on time from golf to baseball practice at 12:00. No problem, I brought the kids and the stuff, thank goodness for a few dads and Lefty's mom who helped me coach until Tiago made it there at 1:30. Then Tiago ran to Heidi's to set up the moonwalk and ran Tyler over to his Lacrosse game. Back to the house to finish the cake, shower and get to Heidi's for the surprise at 3:30. Tiago and Tyler showed up after the game. We had a great time at the party and stayed until everyone else had left. The St. Bridget Mom's are always the last to leave a party!
Yesterday we picked up the new van - adore it!! Will post a picture of that soon, only downfall to it will be the fights over watching a video for the 3 minute ride to the grocery store! I tried to tell the kids that the video did not turn on until the car had been driving for more than 30 min, but they did not fall for it.
So all in all, just another typical weekend at the Anes Household. You can see the weekend pictures in the other posts below. Can anyone out there top that? Hey cousins - bet you can't wait 'til those kids grow up!!
Saturday we had to run by The V's to drop off Ryan's cake for his birthday bash, he is getting so big, looked adorable in his little crown. Gabriella is just a doll and growing so fast as well. So glad they had a nice day for all the kids.
But no staying there - we had to rush off to Franklin for Emily's First Communion - she looked so pretty, but was out of that dress and veil so fast that we only have one picture of her at the church. Her cake came out very cute, which is good since I will have to make it again this coming weekend for another First Communion. Tiago and Tyler had about 15 minutes back at Russ' house before they had to run off to a baseball game (they were ahead 14 - 2 in the last inning - don't ask the final score. Let's just say it won't happen again).
I stayed until we cut the cake and then had to run back to the house to get a few things ready for Heidi's cake for Sunday, then as soon as Tyler was home, he and Stephen and I had to run out to meet the Mojito's for Dominic's birthday dinner. We had a great time at Samba the Japanese steak house, great chef, very entertaining for the kids. He spent a lot of time throwing vegetables at them. The kids begged for a sleepover and Kristin was brave enough to take them all!
Sunday, up early to decorate Heidi's cake for the party at 3:00. Everything was going fine until Tiago realized he was not going to make it on time from golf to baseball practice at 12:00. No problem, I brought the kids and the stuff, thank goodness for a few dads and Lefty's mom who helped me coach until Tiago made it there at 1:30. Then Tiago ran to Heidi's to set up the moonwalk and ran Tyler over to his Lacrosse game. Back to the house to finish the cake, shower and get to Heidi's for the surprise at 3:30. Tiago and Tyler showed up after the game. We had a great time at the party and stayed until everyone else had left. The St. Bridget Mom's are always the last to leave a party!
Yesterday we picked up the new van - adore it!! Will post a picture of that soon, only downfall to it will be the fights over watching a video for the 3 minute ride to the grocery store! I tried to tell the kids that the video did not turn on until the car had been driving for more than 30 min, but they did not fall for it.
So all in all, just another typical weekend at the Anes Household. You can see the weekend pictures in the other posts below. Can anyone out there top that? Hey cousins - bet you can't wait 'til those kids grow up!!
Happy Birthday Heidi!
Well it was a surprise until about an hour before the party, and Heidi arrived unshowered - so I count that as a success. We had a great time at Heidi's surprise 41st birthday, the kids had a blast outside in bathing suits with the hose (yes it was freezin - they are nuts) Chris made everyone cry with his adorable compliation of voice messages and photos of Emma and Ava on DVD for Heidi. But the best part was when one of the little guys burst into the bathroom on one one of the other kids, and when he realize the toilet was occupied - he promptly used the trash can! Aren't kids great? Note to self - never use wicker for bathroom trash cans.
Happy Birthday Ryan!
I can't believe Ryan is already 4!! LOVE that smile and he has THE cutest husky little voice! Watch out ladies - he's coming!
Friday, April 27, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
We don't run - but we do cheer....
So many pictures to post - so much laundry to fold...
Felt guilty leaving all those runners in the rain with no one to cheer them on, so I made the kids put on their snow pants (Tyler was SOOOO thrilled about that!) and bundle up to make sure that the Boston Marathoners would be able to make it past mile 4.
Mom - all those years you asked me to go watch the marathon with you and I wouldn't go because I was SLEEPING - one word... Payback. For those of you who aren't familiar with the marathon - it starts at noon.
Anyhoo - my kids are young enough to be forced to go and have a good time. Wasn't as cold as I thought it would be, arrived just in time to watch the elite men run by, we stayed for about 2 hours watching them run past. Tyler says when I am 40 he will run the marathon with me - according to Tyler that will be in 11 years. If anyone corrects his math they will be immediately disowned.
If you have never seen the Marathon up close it's worth a trip. We usually pack up the cooler and kick back for awhile - give us a call next year and join us, hopefully the weather will be better and we can go home for the traditional cook out afterwards.
A few Boston Marathon heros - as Tiago says, "You're all winners!"
Felt guilty leaving all those runners in the rain with no one to cheer them on, so I made the kids put on their snow pants (Tyler was SOOOO thrilled about that!) and bundle up to make sure that the Boston Marathoners would be able to make it past mile 4.
Mom - all those years you asked me to go watch the marathon with you and I wouldn't go because I was SLEEPING - one word... Payback. For those of you who aren't familiar with the marathon - it starts at noon.Anyhoo - my kids are young enough to be forced to go and have a good time. Wasn't as cold as I thought it would be, arrived just in time to watch the elite men run by, we stayed for about 2 hours watching them run past. Tyler says when I am 40 he will run the marathon with me - according to Tyler that will be in 11 years. If anyone corrects his math they will be immediately disowned.
If you have never seen the Marathon up close it's worth a trip. We usually pack up the cooler and kick back for awhile - give us a call next year and join us, hopefully the weather will be better and we can go home for the traditional cook out afterwards.
A few Boston Marathon heros - as Tiago says, "You're all winners!"
The King is not dead -he was just in training.
Look carefully at this man's inspriation - floating in front of his face....
Hopefully some of you will join us for next years running!
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Spring is Here!
It only took two days to trick the flowers into blooming! Still nothing outside though.... Hopefully soon.
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