Last weekend we visited Brad, Shelley, Ellie and Ava Chappell. We spent a few hours outside in the snow on Saturday, then went to a hockey game that night. N.H. played Wilkes Barre ... and PA won, but not without a fight. Brad even let Shelley and I stop at Starbucks on the way to the game ;) *Brendan ~ I think I've been fully converted from Dunkin' to Starbucks !!!
Thanks for a relaxing, yet fun weekend :)
Go Giants !!
For my hubby and my friend Claude.
*sorry guys, I couldn't resist ...
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Meet the newest addition to the family ...
Born January 29th at 8:22 am
7lbs, 3oz
20" long
... and just absolutely perfect
Congrats Laura & Brian (and grandparents too)
Fern and Eldon arrived on Monday so that they could be here for Laura and Brian's c-section, which was scheduled for Tues morning. We all decided that we should go out to dinner to celebrate the pending arrival of the newest addition to the family.
*caution - there may be some subliminal messages in this posting*
On Sunday we had lunch at Rebekah and Claude's w/ Gordon and Sue. We had a GIANT feast. It was fun ... and yummy ! Here are some pics.
Making cheese sauce ... mmm mmm good ;)
Dave, Claude and Jackson working on a YANKEE puzzle.
Dessert ... a NEW YORK cheesecake !
The guys having conversation about the Guinness Book of World records.
The gang.
No school today, so Jackson wanted to go and visit his old teachers at Bright Horizons. He had gone here for 5+ years, so he has an attachment and fond memories. He occasionally asks me if we can visit. After that, we went to Toys R Us to spend some money. Those gift cards were burning a whole in his pocket (just like his mom ... right Dave?) After that, we met Gordon, Sue and Laura back at our house.
Jackson spent some quality time w/ his Grandpa Gordon over chicken nuggets, french fries and McDonald's play land. 
While Sue, Laura and I had lunch at the Country Trunk in East Greenbush, which is a gift shop w/a restaurant. It was cozy, quaint and feminine ... not a man in sight. It was nice to have some uninterrupted time to chat. 
Saturday night we went to Laura and Brian's house for dinner. Gordon and Sue were there too. We had a nice time. The highlight of the night (besides the pulled pork) was that I was the wooden puzzle CHAMPION! Isn't that right, Gordon and Dave?
The group, minus Gordon & Jackson. Jackson ended up falling asleep right after dinner. 
Us ladies.
Sue and I stuffing our faces. Dave is on the phone w/ his sis Jennifer.
Dave and Gordon working on the wooden puzzle from China.
Dave's Uncle Ray and Aunt Kathy were in town, so we met them and Gordon, Sue, Laura (and baby), and Brian at Pancho's for dinner. It was yummy as usual. Afterward, we went back to Gordon and Sue's for dessert where Jackson enjoyed some reading time w/ Grandma.
Don't get me wrong, I like the Patriots. However, some of our New England friends have been talking a little smack lately. So, New England ... looks like we're coming to get you ...
We'll see what happens in two weeks !!
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On New Year's Eve we had Claude & Rebekah and Laura & Brian over for dinner. Everyone brought something yummy. Dave's been adventuresome and has been branching out into the kitchen. He made beef tenderloins and once again, they were delicious. We all made it to midnight, well, almost everyone ;)
Happy New Year Everyone !
