Last Sunday At The Lake

Today we went up to New Hampshire for the last time before we move, and possibly the last time ever, if Grammy and Grampy manage to sell the house like they're hoping. 

We walked down the street and said goodbye to Uncle Gordon and Aunt Joyce, and Charlie and Mike attempted to fish but only caught one fish and had a few nibbles -- the fish were pretty quiet today. 

Grammy and I played a game of Tok with the kids, and of course we had a delicious dinner.

Fortunately we were spared having to say our goodbyes, because Grammy and Grampy agreed to come down next Saturday to help us with the yard sale and to put in a new garbage disposal for us (ours bit the dust last week, perfect timing. ) 

Here are a couple pics of the kids fishing:

Mother's Day

Amelia made me this cute card:

(Apparently no one has told her about the whole 'writing from left to right' thing yet)

And Charlie made me this... Trivet? Tile? I was afraid to ask him what exactly it was :-)

Charlie also thoughtfully woke me up at 5:15am this morning because he thought it would be considerate to ask if he could go downstairs to play on the computer. I told him that it was much more considerate to let his mother sleep :-P

Thanks kids!!

Psychic

Friday night after work I went with a co-worker to a locally famous "tea room" for a psychic reading, since she wanted to go and I figured since I was about to embark on a major life event I might as well go too. (Also I walk by the place at least once a week and always think to myself 'who the hell goes in there?' Although since it's been in business for over 40 years a lot of people must. ) 

The experience in and of itself was fascinating, as we went in and were literally handed leather bound "menus" of all the services the tea room offered -- Palm reading ? Taro card reading? Tea leaf reading? Past life regression? Spirit mediums? They had it all! We both chose a half hour Tarot card reading, mostly because we had no idea what else to pick. 

Let's just say I hope that my psychic is NOT actually psychic because although she knew that I am moving, have 2 kids and came up with the name of Mike's boss, she also adamantly claimed that I'll be having a third child. (Noooo!!!)

My friend had less success with her psychic, who apparently talked a lot about her love life. ("She could have been talking about every guy I've ever dated!" she complained. 

Lunch Date With Aunt Sue

Sue came over this afternoon and we took the kids to Johnny Rockets for lunch (Amelia's request) and then to Emack & Bolio's for ice cream (Charlie's request. )

Here is Amelia thoroughly enjoying her chocolate ice cream cone:

More Birthday Celebrations

Yesterday afternoon we headed over to Phil & Sue 'a house where we had a completely delicious dinner of Chinese takeout, wine and an Oreo ice cream cake for Charlie's birthday. 

Here are a couple pics of Sue & Cjharlie with his cake...

Charlie's 8th Birthday

Today was birthday #8! I took the day off from work to celebrate the day with Charlie; we opened a few presents in the morning and then in the afternoon Grammy & Grampy and Uncle Phil and Uncle Tom came over for lunch and cake. We had a nice visit with them and Mike's Dad helped him replace the leaky faucet in the downstairs bathroom, our one assignment from the home inspection. 

Here are a few pictures of the festivities:

Going Away Party

My co-workers & friends threw a going away party for my last night at an upscale adults only bowling alley/ bar in Dedham. I would have more pictures except that the designated picture taker dropped and broke her phone halfway through the night.... We had a fun time though!!

Here is a pic of some of us!