Josh Rubin - week 9 - Birthday celebration in Boston



This past weekend I took a trip to Boston to celebrate and surprise my grandfather for his 85th birthday. My parents and I took a super early morning flight on Friday, which allowed us to arrive in Boston by noon. Once we landed in Boston, we drove straight to my grandparents' apartment and spent the whole day with them until we had to leave and pick up my brother. My brother, Noah, arrived late in Boston from his train ride from Philadelphia. After picking him up, we drove to my uncle's house, where we stayed for the weekend. As soon as we got home we went straight to sleep because we were all tired from traveling.


The next day was my grandfather's birthday! We had invited two of his best friends, whom he has known his whole life, to surprise him at the birthday brunch. When my grandma and grandpa walked into my uncle's house for brunch, he was so surprised and happy to see his family and friends together. We spent the whole day together at my uncle's house. Having not seen my family for some time, it was great to spend time with them. It was also fun catching up with my brother, as we had both been super busy for the past few weeks. As the fun day began to end, I had to pack up my things and get ready for my flight back home the following day. It was so sad to leave my family, but I know I will see them again during winter break, which I know will be just as much fun. 

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  1. AnonymousNovember 28, 2022 at 5:43 PM

    That's so cute Joshua that you guys were able to come together as a family and celebrate a loved ones birthday. I hope you all had a great time and wish him a late happy birthday from me!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 28, 2022 at 6:09 PM

    That sounds like an awesome birthday! Seems like you had an awesome time and please wish your grandfather a happy late birthday from me.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 29, 2022 at 9:02 AM

    That's really cool that your whole family flew up to celebrate your grandfather's birthday! Was a lot of your other distant family their too like Stephen Kramer?

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