Brad's Birthday

I asked Brad what he wanted to do for his birthday. I was thinking he'd just like some time to himself (that is what I would choose!) but he said he wanted to spend the day with us and go on a family outing. I was touched by that. We packed up the kids and headed into Boston. We had to record William's first ride on the subway better known here as the "T."

Everyone keeps telling me how big he is for a little baby!

We went to the public garden in March when nothing was growing and promised ourselves we'd go back. It is amazing how long winter is and then all of the sudden...poof things are green and begin to grow. We are experiencing seasons like we never have before. Like everything in Boston the public garden is historical if for no other reason than it has been around for a long time.

Brad and David by some tulips

Getting ready to ride the swan boats

A swan boat. They are powered by a guy who paddles in the back.

Can't get a better view in the city than this!

Bridge on the swan boat pond in the public garden

Yes we did actually get to see some real swans

Another tulip photo op on our way out.
It was the perfect day trip. Beautiful weather and the kids made it home for afternoon naps. I'm a little sad to leave for the summer when being outside has been so nice.

How can it be a birthday without presents? I ventured into new territory and made a peppermint cheesecake. It didn't look great but it tasted decent. Slowly I'm becoming more domestic.

Brad asked for something like this but then he was home when the package was delivered from navystuff.com. Maybe he'll have an actual surprise next year.

Brad is becoming somewhat of a pen collector.

Dinner at Churrascaria Rodeo

Think of Tucano's gone Mom and Pop. It was delicious even though the meat selection wasn't as huge as Brad would have liked. I thought that the atmosphere was amazing. Kind of like a little European cafe or something. They found out it was his birthday and dimmed all the lights in the restaurant then came out and sang.

We had a great time!

We came home and found that David had gone to bed and William had slept most of the time too. Always good to know your kids did ok without you.

Brad I'm sure glad that you are my husband. I'm amazed at the father you are becoming and all the little things you do to serve us. Hopefully you felt some of this appreciation today!