Catching up... Boston, Part 4

On our final full day in Boston, we decided to make it a Dylan day. He had been carted, carried and pushed around while the adults had fun. That little man had enough of that- he had learned to walk and he wanted to use those legs!! So, we chose some fun things for us that would also allow him to have some fun too! First stop, the New England Aquarium.

Kara & Mike have a season pass for their family, so Mike and Dylan go quite often as a a fun outing. We followed the Pros and they showed us the ropes! 

We had a great time looking at all the animals and amazing colors.

We also enjoyed watching Dylan!

After the Aquarium, we grabbed some yummy ice cream and relaxed at a downtown park. 

Well, I should clarify... Brad and I relaxed. Dylan got to strip down and play in the sprinkler while Mom and Dad chased him!!!

"Yea for the sprinkler park!!"

This is one my favorite series of Dylan pictures. He is so darn cute... plus I love that the wall behind him says "Mother's Walk"...

After the ice cream was done and Dylan was dressed, walked part of the Freedom Trail over to the USS Constitution aka "Old Ironsides". 

"I am ready to go!!"

As we walked over, Dylan took a nap. Since Kara had already been to the ship, she decided to walk around and hopefully keep the little man asleep for a while longer. 

It is a very interesting (and free) tour and one that Mike hadn't been on since he was a kid.

After the tour, we re-joined Kara and the now awake Dylan and decided it was time for dinner. We walked into the North End which is Boston's version of "Little Italy". On every street corner there is a Mom & Pop Italian restaurant. We went from place to place looking at their menus... the smells were SO good that we were starving be the time we chose one. We were NOT disappointed. 

It was a nice way to end yet another very busy day. Dylan even had fun... he entertained himself by putting things in water glasses. Then Kara would dump them out and he would start over again. 

We headed home to pack and sleep. Even though we flew out the next day, we still had fun plans. That is way we vacation... jammed packed!

Catching up... Boston, Part 3

After a good night's sleep in the New Hampshire condo, we got an early start so we could get a hike in before heading back to Boston. We drove to a favorite hiking trail of Mike & Kara's- the Welch-Dickey Trail. It was a humid day but really nice for hiking and we were surrounded by beautiful foliage. 

Unfortunately, about half way up, I turned my knee and it was hurt (in fact, it still bothers me... I am in denial about it). So, I opted to find a nice rock and hang out while the rest went along without me. I really didn't want Brad to miss the view at the top of the hike. It was supposed to be extraordinary. Even though I am sad I missed that, I really enjoyed my time alone. It was very peaceful with only the sound of a nearby stream and the sun had started peeking through the trees. I actually took some time to pray and be thankful for God's creation around me. It was nice. Then I decided to play around with the timer on my camera and get some self-portraits!

After a little while I was re-joined by my friends and they shared their pictures of what they saw on top. It was beautiful...

Then we hustled down the hill to get loaded up and make our way back towards Boston. We had a date with The Green Monster!!! We pushed it a bit too much and actually missed the first part of the game. However, we were having fun enjoying the sights and smells that make up Fenway Park. Now, I am not typically a hot dog fan, but oh - my - goodness.... the Fenway Frank is the BEST hot dog I have ever had. I admit it... I had to have a second one and to this day I still dream about them. 

Dylan & Kara with Wally

Fenway Frank #1... yumm!!!!

Yes- we had to get a picture with Wally too!

Dad's are great for a ride through Yawkey Way!

After we got our hot dogs and found our seats we enjoyed the rest of the game.

Not only was this my first Sox game and Brad's but it was also Dylan's!! His Dad even bought him his own #1 Fan Finger! (To which Brad stated, "I can't believe you gave your kid the finger.") Despite all the fun going on around him, Dylan had already had a very full day and just couldn't make it through the rest of the game...

As if we hadn't packed in enough on this day, we decided to go out for dinner. We went to a very yummy hibachi restaurant. I am proud to say that "selective eater" Brad tried Edamame and liked it!

We went home full and beyond tired... and we still had another full day ahead!!