It was Benjamin's birthday party time and we all came out to help him celebrate. Sarah
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brought a book to help pass the time.
Suzanne
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posed in front of the refreshment stand and Jane and Kaylen
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played a warmup game of air hockey. The rules of the day were explained carefully
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and then everyone was ready to do the first activity which was video games. Abe and Will
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were clustered at the driving machines while Ian
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tried to get started. Ben and Matt were playing hockey
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then air hockey
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when Kurren stepped into the hockey game
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making Ben go at full force
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as the game progressed
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and Nate joined the drivers
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while Kaylen and Jane watched
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and Sarah and Jane got their drinks
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and Benjamin and Kurren
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settled on a new game
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which got Benjamin going
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and attracted a crowd
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until it was time to walk over
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to the miniature golf, activity 2.
This started with some wild swings
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before Benjamin and Nate traded tips
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that seemed to improve their games
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and Jane did her classic golfer pose.
The third activity was soccer where the kids ran the field
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and eventually Benjamin got to play goalie
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At last, it was time for the cake
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The candles were lit
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and deep breaths were taken
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Once they were out, the party continued
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until we said good bye to the sign
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that defined the day.