Birthday prep

I can't believe tomorrow is Christian's hearing birthday. We're starting off the day with a mapping appointment at Hopkins. While I'm dreading the drive on 95 in rush hour traffic, I am so excited to head back to where it all began. I'm busy getting ready for a hearing birthday party that we're having in our yard tomorrow afternoon. I'm making rice krispie treats for the kids to take home (a bit more appropriate than cupcakes...you can't HEAR cupcakes), and a very dear friend of mine is coming over with her bandmates to provide music for the occasion. I know Christian will have fun, but I think the party is more for us to celebrate getting through the year. Our friends from the neighborhood and school will come by, and then Chuck and I plan on sharing this special bottle of wine. Our good friend gave it to us for our 1st wedding anniversary, and we've been saving it for something REALLY special. I think tomorrow night, we'll finally have an opportunity to decant it.