As grandparents, we are always 'on-call' to help out whenever and whereever needed. Sometimes, it is just for a few hours.....sometimes it is for many many days. Mostly it is filled with a chance to get to know those delightful little beings and to develop ties that last forever.....especially when miles separate us.
And so, we flew north this week to help out when busy schedules collide. Terrible picture of the NY metro area, mostly covered by clouds.
We arrived just in time to celebrate a 7th birthday. The cake was designed by pirate and lego fanatics and features a maelstrom with doomed ships ........cleverly sculpted by their mom.
We celebrated the holiday with all the trimmings but not the turkey......a decision was made to cook a beautiful prime rib on the grill ..... Andy performed the candle lighting ceremony with much purpose and serious attention. (Mason had chicken nuggets and Doritos as his special dinner !!!)
Weather is decent and we have threatened to escape if a hint of snow appears.
The family gifts involved games of all sorts......Mom sunk Mason's battleship and Paul and Andy were very interested in a laser game that is a take on chess with mirrors and laser beams. Very fun and challenging. 
Sounds like you had a great Thanksgiving family get together.
ReplyDeleteIf you're hanging around CT for awhile, please call me.
ReplyDeleteIt is great being a grandma & grandpa!! But I'm curious on that game?? The laser one...what is the name of it!! THANKS!!
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