We're going to hit the rewind button here and reminisce about our AMAZING visit from the Sawkiws this summer. Here are a few things we experienced:
A boat tour of the Boston harbor in triple digit heat
A romp in the fountains by Faneuil Hall
A maypole dance with Uncle Oliver at the Louisa May Alcott home
Some good old-fashioned tree-hugging
A trip to Fenway to watch the Sox (Sydney came with the adults!)
A trip up to New Hampshire to see the Collinses
A miraculous escape by Kendall from a locked bathroom door at Aunt Christine's library
The best of New England cuisine
A visit to Mrs. Mallard and the ducklings--too bad we couldn't fill the last three ducks with Henry, Jaynee and Graham!
Eagar anticipation for the swan boat rides
Sheer happiness on the actual swan boat ride
The official Freedom Trail tour--a first time for all of us
Front row tickets at every stop, to boot!
Pondering and reflection at the Old North Church
Best Subway ride ever! (everyone was looking for skeletons and severed hands after the stories our guide told us about what the subway builders unearthed. Then someone pointed out an ad of a zombie and all the kids freaked out.)
A miniature version of the Lexington Battle
And a lovely picnic in Harvard Yard.
We wish we could do this every day with you, Sawkiws!!
Oh, and let's not forget:
Awww, yeah!
3 comments:
That's perfect-- the Sawkiws make the girls, you make the boys. Man, this makes me want to come back for another Boston visit! You guys are lucky there's so many legitimately cool attractions in your city, and that you don't have to marvel at the cheese castle or animal shelter or whatever.
We'll have to play you guys at Dominion this Christmas. We really like that game.
What a fun week you guys had! Looking at the picture of everyone waiting for the swan boat ride reminds me of the time we first took Caleb on the swan boats when he was 3 or 4. I have a great picture of him lying down on the dock on his stomach with his hands in the water while everyone else around him is standing up waiting patiently in line.
It is so great to see your photoblog once again! They bring back some very fond memories. And someone in your family is turning into a pretty good photographer.
Thank you for spending your Christmas break in Philly and Florida with the rest of the Babbel family. It simply wouldn't be the same without youz guyz.
By the way, you didn't include a photo of Caleb's masterpiece Lego Egyptian pyramid. That kid is simply amazing with Legos. I would never have dreamed that he could construct anything so intricate.
Dad
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