Happy Birthday Mom

Today is March 21st, it is mom's birthday.  Nick gave mom three things:

1. A handmade card
2. Pansy flowers for the garden
3. Chocolate birthday cake!

Mom said, "thank you for my cake and presents, they were perfect gifts!"

Visit from Aunt Stefani

This weekend we had a visitor, Aunt Stefani came to spend the weekend!

She gave Nick a new white t-shirt with a picture of a brown bear and the words "Protect California."

On Friday night we had steak dinner together. Nick was too busy eating to pose for a picture.

It was very cold this weekend, but Nick still wanted to go out for his Saturday night Carvel ice cream.  When we got there we found that the store was CLOSED.

Nick asked to go to Baskin Robbins instead, so that's what we did.  Nick has not been there for awhile but the ladies behind the counter still remembered him and greeted him by name.

While Nick ate his ice cream we did FaceTime with Henry and Katie far away in California.

Lido Nature Preserve

Today was bit colder than last Sunday.  Mom likes to take Nick out to play and get some sun, so today we went to the Lido Nature Preserve to walk around.  We have not been there before, it had nice walking paths on the bay, we could see Reynolds Channel and New York City in the distance.  Nick also explored the gardens.

Mom said, "we should visit again in the warmer weather, things will look much greener in the spring and summer."

Residence Inn - Marriott Hotels

This week Nick was on vacation from school.  As in previous years, dad took Nick away to a hotel for a few days.  They called mom on FaceTime from the hotel, Nick had a great time and is already planning his next visit in April!

Sunny Sunday!

Last Sunday was very warm for February.  Usually, mom or dad take Nick to an outdoor place to get some sun and exercise.

Last week, dad took mom and Nick to Pacific playground and then he went home.  Nick played in the park, and then we walked home.  It was 2 miles on the boardwalk, but it was a beautiful day and there were so may people enjoying the day with us!

Valentine's Day

Today is Valentine's Day.  Mom came home from a business trip to Philadelphia, and Nick gave mom flowers and beautiful artwork to decorate the house.

We took this selfie with the little chimes that Nick made in school.

Nick got a gift in the mail from grammy, it is a little light set with his name.  Mom said, "Wow, lucky Nick gets more lights for his room!"

Happy Birthday Katie!

Today is Katie's birthday, she is seven years old!  We called her to say Happy Birthday on FaceTime.

Here is a picture of Katie celebrating at home.