We kicked off the birthday week with Blaine’s birthday party on Saturday, October 6th.  In preparation for that event, we taste tested some smores (delicious!), and the kids helped put together goody bags.

The birthday party didn’t start until 2pm, so we spent the morning at Memorial Park.

Blaine’s party was at the Rye Nature Center (same as last year), and started out with an “animal extravaganza” show, featuring a bearded lizard, turtle, corn snake, guinea pig, and a pigeon.

Then the kids burned off some energy with a nature hike.

We came back inside for some snack, and then headed out to the campfire for (homemade by Andrew) cupcakes and smores.

Blaine turned six on Monday, the 8th, and had off from school for Columbus Day.  So, we headed to the Bronx Zoo to make up for our last visit and enjoy the Nature Trek.

The zoo was pretty crowded with Halloween events, but we got to see this neat pumpkin carving exhibition.

We also rode the monorail again, of course!

That night Blaine switched things up by requesting an ice cream cake from Longford’s.

The next day, 10/9, Blaine celebrated his birthday at school.  Daddy made chocolate cupcakes for the occasion with plain and chocolate buttercream frosting.

That day was also Blaine’s first official day with homework!  He did a great job.

Happy birthday to our sweet six-year-old!