Benjamin's Birthday

Ben's birthday began with the ultimate surprise. We were taking a second look at some land for sale with my Dad when his surprise came tromping out of the forest. Please excuse the beeping noise and the black glove in the screen. It is not the best piece of cinematography, but what a surprise!




Dinner was shrimp, lobster, scallops and lots of garlic in a simple sauce over pasta.

Dessert was cupcakes. Each year Ben describes the birthday cake that he would like and I try my best to create it. This year he requested a coconut, spice cake with a cashew butter glaze and blueberries on the side. I questioned this choice, but it turned out to be a hit with Ben and others.

We completed the birthday and kicked off winterfest 2009 with an evening ski on Silver Lake. This was Emma's first time on XC skis and she was tearing it up by the end of the weekend.

The evening ended with a slumber party in the living room. Our little house hit top occupancy and Ben and I always enjoy the opportunity to get out the sleeping bags. We will be back with another post which will surely include some great crashes and skilled skiing, some well played hokey, rink maintenance and much more. Our first annual "Winterfest" could only have been more fun if we could have packed in all of the family and friends in to our little home . . . one day.