Saturday, October 23, 2010 Happy Birthday Nina!

Happy Birthday Nina!
HIGH: A great family birthday party :)
LOW: Mark took down the awning and all the patio furniture, summer is officially over :(

Today we were all very busy.  Claire and I spent the morning cleaning the house, Oliver napped, and Mark took down the awning and all of the summer patio furniture.  This always makes me sad, I already miss sitting outside.  After Claire's nap we headed to Jim and Debbie's to celebrate Nina's birthday.  Well, Claire had a blast!!  The girls had a special Halloween treat planned for her. 

 

 The girls gave Claire a mini-costume and a special treat bag.  

 Then the girls hid and Claire had to go from room to room and find them.  Once she found someone she would have to say "TRICK OR TREAT" and then they would give her a piece of candy.  It was perfect for Claire!  It combined all of her favorite things in one game!  She loves dressing up, playing hide and seek, and getting candy!!

They hid in all different places!  It was a great game and Claire had a blast!

Claire couldn't wait to show Daddy all of her candy!

 Oliver hung out with Aunt Di and watched the Sabres game for a while.

Then he was beat and took his usual nap on Grandma.

Then of course, Claire wormed her way onto the birthday girl's lap to help blow out the candles.

Then Claire played the Wii for a while. 

 

Then Claire discovered the piano.

 

And Daddy discovered the trumpet.

 

Which Claire was not a fan of Daddy's trumpet playing.

 

Then they had a jam session.

Here is a small preview of the beautiful music they made together.

And of course, a little brother sister time once Oliver woke up!  I swear Oliver thinks that Claire is the most amazing person in the world and Claire just adores him!  I hope it stays that way!!!