A Wonderful, Craft-Loving Boy

Last night was my birthday.  We celebrated with a family chicken stir-fry dinner at Mom's from Lori's great cooking.  All six brothers and sisters were there and several nieces and nephews.  That was nice!

Ben came home with me so we could spend the day together while Shante' worked.  We went to NH Orchestra where Ben drew pictures and played.  Ben is an awesome kid who is so good the entire time!

After orchestra we went to Archibald's Restaurant at Garner Village.  Ben had his usual faves, Broccoli Cheese Soup and bread.  We made a special request of maraschino cherries recalling how that was the only part of the dessert Ben ate last time.  We were so lucky to get the same waitress.  She brought Ben 13 maraschino cherries in a dish.  Ben was in heaven!

After eating we headed to  Mulligan's for a game of miniature golf.  We were the only players on the whole course.  The weather was about 50 degrees.  I was surprised how well Bensen did.  It was fun and having the course to ourselves made it nice.  Then we headed for the craft store where we bought several things to do.  Ben made lots of crafts at my house including a necklace and fish for Charlotte's birthday.  One of them is in the picture.  We ate taco salads for dinner.  Shante' came about 7:30 p.m.  Another great day with a wonderful boy, Ben.