June 27 & 28

Wednesday, June 27
We spent most of the day away from home. The kids had VBS in the morning, then we took off for Burlington mall for a Jamie's birthday shopping spree. He had money from Grannie and Nanny & Pawpaw to spend. Plus, it was much cooler at the mall than at home!! We started off eating lunch at the food court so Jamie could have his favorite (chicken & mushrooms with white rice). Then we hit the shops. Jamie bought a book on vampires, 3 webkinz, an action figure, and the new Harry Potter game for DS. He really planned out his purchases!! We went to the T station at Alewife to pick Tim up after classes and study group, and then we all went to Rainforest Cafe for birthday dinner. Jamie got an icee in a Rainforest Cafe cup amd we all enjoyed a volcano for his birthday cake. Then it was home to the hot house for bed.

Thursday, June 28
Another fun day at VBS!! Then it was home to wait for severe weather that never came. The kids enjoyed a "quiet" day in the house. Jamie and David had a Pokemon fest - David gave Jamie a boxed set for his birthday. Then I had a dinner for the Sloan Partners. Girls' night out!! The kids and I picked up Sara at her place and then drove to MIT where Tim took over with the kids. There were about 30 partners there. We went around the room and introduced ourselves and then had a nice dinner. We also had the opportunity to sign up to be involved in planning and organizing activities for the year. I worked really hard to restrain myself and only signed up to do the kids' Halloween Party and family outings. I thought I did rather well!! Then Cybele gave Sara, Mina, and me rides home.