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Saturday, May 14, 2011

Sunday, May 08, 2011

Saturday, May 07, 2011

My birthday began with a harried morning as we headed off to the Salmon River Race. Once we got there we had a fantastic time hanging out with family and friends. Afterwards we headed home to shower and then I took the boys out to see Thor. It was a great film and the first 3D movie Nathaniel was able to watch while keeping the glasses on. He was quite impressed with the effects.

When we returned from the movies Meme and Pop Pop were over and we had a fantastic birthday party. My first present was a grill which was a good idea since Robyn had invited everyone over for a barbecue and my old grill was now at the junk yard.

Looks Sharp. I also found some new grill utensils and an apron inside the grill. :)

The Boys helped with Shucking the corn

A fishing pole! (We plan to do a lot of fishing this year)

New Shirts! Love the style. I always get complimented at work on the shirts I wear. I can't take any credit as I haven't bought a shirt in over a decade. :)

Nathaniel was there to help me with every present

From the GRR (Glastonbury Road Race) Great frame make the picture really pop which was needed for that race day. It poured for the entire run. You can see Robyn holding the umbrella.

This was my birthday cake! Very creative and a fantastic use of perspective. If you look at the third guy in the back it looks like he is coming up the hill. This felt particularly fitting after enduring the Salmon River race. (The first 4 miles were completely up hill) Also the guy in front has the number 36. :)

Another shot of the cake

Afterwards it was ice cream and cake from everyone. After the party Travis, Abe and Marion stopped by and we hung out for the night. Travis has a new toy. (The iPad 2) Looks like a great device and is pretty addictive. I did try some of the birthday gift Dan got me.

...Oh and now I am older. :)

2011 Salmon River Road Race

We recently ran in the Salmon River 5.5 Mile Run. The course was particularly challenging for me because of the varied terrain and my failure to dress for the weather. Nonetheless it was a great time and we got to spend some time with our friends and family. (Including the Colchester Dental Group) We especially appreciated Meme and Pop Pop for watching Nate and Ryan, taking so many great pictures and supporting us.

Link to the Race's website: http://salmonriverrun.org/sitemap.aspx

Nate with a special number his mom made so he could run too.

Uncle Abe!

Marion & Matt

Erin and Byn

Colchester Dental Group, Penny and Chelsea

Nathaniel Running along

Ryan

Nate

Chelsea

Robyn

Penny

Erin

Shawn

Rachel

Thursday, May 05, 2011

Happy cinco de mayo!

Happy Cinco De Mayo everyone! I had a half day at work today and was kept fairly busy. We woke up early to head to a Parent Teacher Conference for Ryan. An interesting experience with half a dozen teachers who discussed my son and his education for about an hour. Next Robyn and I went for breakfast at Diane's in town. It is one of the best places to get breakfast in town short of making it yourself. We had a snafu with our coffee maker this morning so my first coffee was at Diane's. (Awesome coffee as well...) Robyn had the Cheddar Mushroom Omelet Special and I had the Two Eggs with Toast, Home fries and Bacon special. (Yeah I added the bacon...)

After breakfast we headed to the town hall to get my Fishing license! (My kids can't wait to fish this year) Then we had to get Boo and go to the doctors for a checkup. He is getting big... 42.2 Lbs!

Shortly after Robyn headed off to work and Grand Pa showed up with a Birthday card and present for me. ;)

Nate Loves his Grand Pa

My Present and card.

Robyn came home for dinner break and she brought in the mail and the paper and it turned out she was in it! Can you find her?

This is a great office! Can you find Robyn?

After Robyn headed back to work I made dinner for the boys. Chicken, oranges, corn, garlic mashed potatoes (Not nearly enough garlic but the kids don't appreciate garlic like I do) and some black olives. (No left overs!) After we had ice cream and candy for dessert. (Easter candy will probably last till Halloween) Next Nate wanted to put magnets onto the letters we made out of home-made salt dough. Ryan helped him with the hot glue gun and we added some magnets to the back of each letter. (We made salt dough for a Pangaea project Ryan was working on. Nate wanted to get involved so I let him paint the letters of his name and play with the salt dough)

Nate with his new magnets

This picture was taken by Nate.

It's Travis's Birthday today so don't forget to wish him a happy birthday! I hope all is well and Happy Cinco De Mayo everyone! (again)

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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Easter brunch at Dalice Elizabeth

We enjoyed a fantastic Easter Brunch at Dalice Elizabeth Winery in Preston, CT. The food, wine and atmosphere was fantastic. We took a few pictures and a video: