My first attempt at my family's traditional Italian Easter Bread was a success! This is a sweet anise bread that is traditional to the Calabria region of Italy. It is quite intimidating as it is a yeast bread that must rise 3 times prior to baking. It was a lot of fun to make and will definitely be a tradition that we will continue to share with our children.

5 Months Old!

Mia is 5 months old and she is rolling in all directions, beginning to scooch around, and reaching out to be held! Such a big girl!

Miss Mia's Playtime

Fun, fun, fun!

Whoa! I justed rolled over all by myself! Yay, Mia! (Sonny was so proud! You should have heard his cheers)!

St. Patty's Day

Hello Spring, or is it Summer?!?!

We have been having the most gorgeous, record-breaking weather! Nine days over 70 degrees and the past three days have been well over 80 (but who's counting)! Of course we have been enjoying every minute, but all of this fresh air gets exhausting!

Mia's Christening

Mia with her big brother.

All dressed up and ready to go!

Mia with her Godparents, Aunt Sarah and Uncle Sal.

Sal's all smiles!

Stella and Uncle Vinny.

Mia and Great-Grandma Hohman.