Happy Easter!

Stephen helped design and make the cake for Easter, he helped smooth the fondant and made the big bunny on top - everyone made the stripes and it came out really cute!

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Good Kitten - Bad Blogger

Two sleeping angles and one little devil!
(FYI - the t-shirt says "Now accepting Hot Girlfriends")

Can you find the Kitten???

I'm up to ONE pound - I'd better start watching what I eat!

I know, I know - I am a Bad, Bad Blogger! I will try to get better. But for now here is a quick update on our newest addition.

He is 8 weeks old, up to ONE whole pound and loves to cuddle - Capacheno our new kitten! He was born on Christmas Eve and his mom is a Siamese (his Dad is the local stud!) We picked him up on Valentine's Day since Tyler has been cleaning the litter box on his own for about a month now.

The deal was that he had to do it for at least 3 months, but when I found this little guy I knew it was fate and brought him home in good faith. Tyler has continued holding up his end of the bargain and I no longer have to clean a litter box - YAY!!!

I promise more pictures soon - I have a bunch of cakes to post, and Tyler's hockey teams have been busy. They are both having great seasons, and we are winding down to play-offs now. Stephen has been very busy at his art table and there are a few pieces I really have to scan in for you folks. I'd like to say I've been too busy to post, but lazy may be a better word LOL! If you'd all comment when I post and I know someone is actually LOOKING (other than you Aunt Val) that would make this a little more interactive. Just click on the little word that say "comment" under each post - go figure, funny how that works, isn't it?

This is why I have boys....

Yes - the two boys cleaned the WHOLE 350 ft. driveway. Ty was a little bummed when he realized that since it was still snowing the first half was not clear by the time they got to the top.

Before you start reading me the Child Labor Laws I must tell you that they actually ASKED if they could shovel the driveway. We only had one shovel so Stephen used a push broom - it was a good thing we had light snow that day!

Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Induction

Another cake for the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. Two hockey coaches were being inducted so I made a hockey duffle bag with a skate, 2 pucks, coaches whistle and playboard (and even a cup LOL!)

Random Portual Post 3 - Obidos

Once the wedding present of a queen, the preserved medieval town of Óbidos lying 100 km north of Lisbon is without doubt one of Portugal's most classic walled settlements. Walking the ramparts, visitors can enjoy views of windmills, vineyards and surrounding farmlands. In the residential area below, narrow cobblestone streets are lined with whitewashed houses sporting terracotta roofs. The shops are piled high with local handicrafts, while in spring the town is ablaze with geraniums, morning glories and bougainvillaea.

Here are the boys walking the castle walls. The rest of our party could not quite stomach the height!

Random Portual Post 2

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?

Francesca's Waterfall

A pretty cake for Gabriella

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.

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:

• 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!

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?

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?

Well they were SUPPOSED to be in School yesterday....

Poor Daddy had to work :-(

More First Communion Cakes

Dominic's Duffle Bag

Dominic's Birthday cake - had a great time at the party - more details and pictures to follow!

Henry is Here!

Henry David Kennally

9.1 lbs

May 7, 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!!

God Bless Emily

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!