The One where Kiff Turns 17

 

 

 

Today was Kiff's 17th birthday. And, we celebrated in rather unusual fashion. 

First, we all ended up being home, including Bri, who had been home from college. As a result, we were able to do our scavenger hunt all together with Kiff.

Then, we ended up taking Bri back to college. It was a little bit of a long trip - and probably not the way to spend a birthday. But, we were together. And, she gave us a nice tour of UMass. Emmie got Kiff a birthday gift there. And, Bri got his some birthday macaroons.

After that,  we made our way home. We opened some gifts, including one that will commemorate the movie Stand By Me....which is pretty cool.  We went to Century House for take out for his birthday. Kiff loves their food. Then, Kiff was able to put the ultimate wrap on a TV show he has followed since earlier this year. He watched the final episode of FRIENDS (which is ironic because the titles of this blog are modeled after Friends).

 After Friends, we watched Frankenstein, which Kiff has been waiting to watch.

 Then, we called it a night. Quite a 17th birthday adventure. 

The One With Bri's 17th Birthday and My Two Strikes and a Spare

 

 

Bri turned 17 today and so, we turned it into a Bri day,  to have fun and enjoy. As a result, she had a great 17th birthday.

 

First, we woke up and treated her to breakfast. She decided she wanted Nick and Andy's - always a good choice. I was happy to get it and realized that one of my favorite waitresses from Texas Roadhouse and Reds Tavern works there now. 

 

Then, we watched the pilot episode of Growing Pains, which was shocking to the kids. Both Bri and Kiff did not like the version of Jason in that episode.  He was a lot gruffer - and wanted his wife a lot - which they were unfamiliar with.

After that, we went to Kings Bowling, where we bowled, had some nachoes and chix fingers, and played arcade games. It is ten pin bowling, so we had to use the big balls. It took some time, but after a while, we got the knack of it (Kiff did put up the bumpers for himself, Bri, and Emmie). I actually found out this works better for me than candlepin. I got two strikes - something I rarely get - and a spare. I even bowled an 85 through 7 strings on the second round (it stopped there because we ran out of time).

We came home and did our scavenger hunt as well as present opening. Emmie realized she didn't do a bad job getting gifts (after lamenting that she had for three days). 

For supper, we went to Double Bull, which has some good food. Then, we came home and had cake. Jack came over to join us for that.

All and all, a very happy 17th birthday!!!