Surprise!

A few weeks back, while I was in Dallas for work, Ed and James decided to surprise a special lady on her birthday.  Rather than spend the weekend alone with an active toddler, Ed thought, why not drive up to Long Island and surprise Grandma Mangiaracina on her birthday.  Since I wasn't there, I can't speak to the exact reaction, but I can tell you that she was probably the happiest lady in the world when she saw them with flowers and bagels in hand - even if she was still in her jammies!

They spent the day hanging out at the house and in Grandma's gorgeous yard and enjoyed a lovely birthday dinner where James didn't melt down until dessert!  The night ended with James chasing the cats and bonding with his Aunts and Uncles.  All in all, I think Grandma Mangiaracina had a wonderful birthday.

But the party didn't stop there. Day 2 of the birthday weekend was filled with sharks, jelly fish and monkeys.  Monkeys you ask?  Yes, monkeys.  :)  The Long Island Aquarium delivered all of the above and more including lots of great photos.

See... I told you. :)  Good times were had by all in New York with family.  I'm sorry that I missed it, but I'm so glad that Ed and James were able to make Grandma Mangiaracina so happy on her birthday this year.