The One With The Happy Birthday

It is hard to believe, but Kiff is eleven. How did that happen? It went by so fast!

How did we celebrate. We...

1. had a cherry pancake breakfast (one of his favorites)

2. did our scavenger hunt, which is a tradition

3. went to visit Nanny

4. ate at Olive Garden

5. went to In The Game

6. came home to blow out candles on the cake and open gifts

7. played DogOpoly and had snacks

8. watched CHiPS the movie

9. ate cake


What day for a great kid!!!

The One With Sam

We got a new cat this week. His name is Sam. Now, obviously, he won't take the place of our older buddies. That is impossible. But, he is amazing!

The One With The Topsfield Fair

Today, we returned to the Topsfield Fair for the first time in many years. We had a blast.

We arrived at the back gate early (right before the Fair opened). It was great timing...evening for the last day of the fair. We didn't have to park too far from the gate.

The line was pretty quick and we were able to get in fast.

We were able to see Duck and Pig races (the latter was one that Emmie really wanted to see). Kiff and Bri got henna art on their arms. And, we were able to get some fried dough - always a must at the Fair.

The smells of the fair are still the same - unmistakable - which is always fun.

We did get a chance to see goats, cows, and sheep.

And of course, we got an opportunity to see the Great Pumpkin...which is something I always enjoy. The best part is that we also got giant pumpkin seeds. Totally fun!!! We cannot wait to try them.

We also visited the Bee Keeper Exhibit and made beeswax candles. I learned that they even have bee school to learn about bee keeping. It always starts in February and occurs on Tuesday nights. I think I might have to check it out.

All in all a fun day!

The One With The Off Day

Wednesday of this week Emmie and I had another day off from school.

It was cool. We turned it into a date day.

We went out to breakfast.
We went to the Christmas Tree Shop.
We did a little Halloween decorating.
We saw Scary Stories to tell in the Dark (cool movie).

All and all, another fun day!

The One With The Day Off

Emmie and I got a chance to enjoy a rare date day this week. We had a off day while the kids had school.

How did we enjoy the day?

1. Walked Kiff to school

2. Got breakfast

3. Did a little shopping

4. Got Panera soups

5. Enjoy Downton Abbey, the movie.

It was a great date day. I cannot wait to do it again.