The One Where Bri Turns 18

 

 

 

It is hard to believe that Bri has officially become an adult today. It seems like just yesterday Emmie and I were at Beverly Hospital, with Emmie trying desperately to make Bri a "Star Wars" baby instead of a "Cinco de Mayo" baby....which we missed by about an hour.

 Today we had a chance to celebrate 18 amazing years. So many, many good memories have happened in this time. From sports and recitals, to school programs, musicals, awards, and band concerts - Bri has truly been a marvel.

 We were able to have some fun today, from getting lunch to going out to eat. We had a blast listening to her official 18th music CD (it has music related to memories from over the years), having dinner at Cheesecake Factory, opening presents, and having some cherry chip cake.

We are so lucky to have such an amazing daughter. I can't wait to see what the next steps bring...well, the first one starts tomorrow when Bri can vote in her first election (the Danvers local election)

Happy Birthday Bri!!!

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!!!

The One With Dave and Busters

 

 

Today, we checked out Dave and Busters for Part II of Bri's birthday. I had never been there before, but it was actually a pretty fun place. They had some awesome video games that we all enjoyed - including Emmie and I. In fact, we had an epic game of Space Invaders and I introduced Bri and Kiff to Centipede.

 

Afterward, we had an amazing snack in their bar area....we loved the large pretzel!!!

Summer Vacation Day Nine: The One With Bri's Party

 

 

Because it has been a wild year, it has been almost impossible to have parties the way we want. However, this Sunday we tried to do a party in a fun sorta way. We had a mini get together to honor Bri's birthday (which was 6 weeks ago) and Bri's moving on.

 

We had everyone in our backyard for  a couple of hours. It was weird because we realized it was going to be hot and we could not have everyone. It was also the first big get together without Mom Number Two....which was so strange.

 
We opened up the pool and made the grounds like nice...which was actually great to see. And we had lawn chess out, as well as Corn Hole. 

 

It was a great mini-event and one that reminded us of what it would be like to have more of them soon.

The One Where Bri Turns 13

Wow....it is hard to believe 13 years have passed so quickly.

So many amazing memories

Such a wonderful girl.

Happy 13th birthday Bri.