Benny's Birthday Party

Today we had a little birthday party for Benny and his friends.  We referred to this party as the "kid party".  This distinction was needed because this was the third time we celebrated Benjamin's birthday.  The other celebrations included the "family party" and birthday dinner at Chuck E Cheese.  (I need to have three celebrations when my birthday rolls around!)

The kids had a great time and it was an easy party to plan for.  A couple of crafts, a game or two and cupcakes and ice cream was all that was needed.  Here are some pictures from the day:

The cupcakes.

Snacks.

Cake and ice cream all around.

A game of pin the part on the snowman.

Don't peak.

Present frenzy!

A group effort.

Erin - in her pretty party clothes.

Chuck E Cheese

Benny asked to go to Chuck E Cheese for his birthday.  We decided against having a party there and instead went for a family dinner on Monday night.  Uncle Colin joined us too!  

George and Benny racing.

Drive fast!

 

Hold on tight!

The pizza was really good.

This game reminded me of a Vegas slot machine.  I love Vegas!

 

Jacob and Uncle Colin.

Taking no prisoners!

Celebrating with the Family

We had the family over on Sunday to celebrate Benny's birthday.  (Sorry you were sick Aunt Stacy!)  The day consisted of a birthday brunch, Guitar Hero and Nerf Gun Wars.  What else could a 6 year old want?  Here are some pictures from the day:

The boys and Grampy.

Jacob being extra nice to Ben - given that there were presents involved!

Grandma as the lead singer on Guitar Hero.

Grandma and Grandpa.

Private Jacob.

Ice Cream Cake!

Benny and his "natural" smile!

Grammy taking it all in.

Aunt Michele and the boys.

The Nerf Gun Crew...

And the happy couple...

Happy Birthday Benny!

Benny turns six today!   What a big boy he is!

Nine Zero

George and I had a night out in Boston on Friday.  We stayed at a great hotel - the Nine Zero on Tremont Street.  It was very nice - one of the best we've ever stayed at.  Apparently Tom Brady and other celebrities like to stay there too but we did not see anyone famous.  

We met up with friends to see the UNH hockey team play Boston University.  Before the game we had dinner at the Boston Beerworks.  After watching UNH lose 5 - 0 we headed to Pizzeria Uno for a few post-game drinks.  

Here are a couple pictures of the hotel and once of George and I at the game:

The hotel's lobby - they were having a complimentary wine reception when we checked in and after twice refusing a glass of wine we finally said yes when the third person asked us!

The guest rooms.

At the UNH-BU hockey game - surrounded by happy BU fans!

Snowbird

I put up a couple of bird feeders last weekend and have become obsessed with waiting and watching to see what birds have been visiting the feeders.  Each day more and more birdseed disappears but I have not gotten a good look at the birds who actually stop by.  Today a cute little bird ventured out in the snow...

I bet this bird wishes he flew south for the winter!

Too much snow!

Avalanche!

The walls of snow around our driveway are getting pretty high.  Yesterday while George was snowblowing, a section of the hill came rushing down causing a mini-avalanche.  I captured the scene from inside the warm, cozy house.

Look out below!

Sizing up the situation.

 

Cleaning up the mess.