Boston Trip - Day Four

Day Four...

Fenway Pahk!!! Home of the Green Monstah!! :)

We took a tour in the morning, then got to sneak buy a ticket to get in early to watch Batting Practice from the seats of the Green Monster.

Here we are on our tour...Adorbs!

...here's my cutie-pah-tootie next to the Green Monster...supporting his LA Dodgers!

So these...are the original chairs...still in use at the Park. We heard all about their history, how uncomfy they were (as we sat in them during the tour). Little did we know...they were our seats (only on the other side of the stadium) for the game...ehhhh.

After our tour...of which I have more pictures than I could imagine...here's Husby as we are waiting, yet again for our Hotel Shuttle. He was mocking on the Bostonians who apparently nap anywhere and in what ever position they find most comfortable!

Once we got changed and ready for the game, we headed back to Fenway for the Batting Practice. Here's Husby...after he stopped my heart a few times trying to catch balls...while reaching over the wall...ahh!

And here we are in the worlds' most uncomfortable seats...yes, wearing our smiles. We were still at Fenway part, enjoying the game and the history of it all! I felt bad for Husby, J and B...they all have long legs and their poor knees butted up against the seats in front of them...my short stature helped me out in that regard...

Just a minor glimpse into how deliriously hot it was...at times we didn't move, just sat there in agony!

And a little post-game sadness. LA got spanked...my poor dear was bummed.

But we slapped on more cuteness to take one of my favorite pictures of the trip!

...and as we were leaving, J wanted a picture by the Pesky Pole.

It was a great, long and HOT day...but well worth it.

That's really it for our Boston Trip tour de pictures....Saturday was pretty low-key and we flew home. Thanks J and B for a fun trip with NO trips to the ER! :P

Boston Trip - Day Three

So...Day three...an early morning.

We were going Whale Watching!

How cute are we?

I was able to break off some cute pictures before we even left the Pier...I just knew I was going to get some great shots of whales...

...but THIS was the best that I got. Literally right before our ship had to turn around and head back we found a Humpback Whale...he did a couple dives for us, but no jumping out of the water like you see on TV. Oh boo.

AND it was FREEZING too. As we were headed back we snagged an indoor seat and the boys took a nappy-nap.

After storing up a little energy, Husby posed for some pictures. This was like the third try though, he was really sleepy and kept closing his eyes or laying his head on my shoulder! :)

This is how close the airport is to the water...the planes were landing like right next to us on the way back to the Pier!

Then we took an afternoon Trolley ride throughout Boston. We some some GREAT stuff...I have just way too many pictures of all that...

But we saw Cheers...

And one of the oldest Police department buildings, which is now an Irish Pub...

...I love this about Boston...you can have all these old homes and historic churches...right next to sky scrapers and big brand new office buildings. It's a lovely blend of old and new!

Later that evening we walked over to the "Barking Crab" for dinner...(Don't mind the blurriness of the shot, still teaching Husby how to focus on the main subjects! heehee)

How was the food?? EXCELLENT...get a look at all of it...and that piece there at the bottom was my HUGE piece of fish!!! So yummy!

So, all in all, Day Three was a ton of fun!!! Stay tuned for Day Four...our Day at Fenway Pahk. :)

Boston Trip - Day Two

Boston - Day Two...

This was probably my favorite day!!

It started off low key, we all got ready...J & B made a quick video for thier daughter who is staying with Gramammy in FL till they get back and move into their new home! (what an exciting month for them!)

We headed into town and over to Boston Gliders for our 2-Hour Segway tour. We all got trained and set out on our adventure. It took me about a mile to get settled and comfy...Brittany never quite got comfy...

We stopped by and saw the USS Constitution and the USS Cassin Young...

I rode behind this hottie for most of the trip. Oh and by the way...for those of you who know my reputation for horrible balance...I did AMAZING on the Segways...I was totally proud of myself!

But then...tragedy struck. Only not to me...like I just totally KNEW was going to happen. Instead the unlucky segway rider was my girl, Britt. Poor thing...didn't quite make it down the hill unscathed...but we won't speak anymore of that! :P

Husby and I really enjoyed our ride and plan to do it again any chance we get!

We stopped off after our adventure to grab some crepes at Modern Pastry Shop. Well J & B enjoyed the pastries...Husby and I weren't very hungry, I just ducked inside for a little AC...but when I came out...I couldn't find Husby for a sec...then...there he was. Tucked in the doorway of a neighboring Cafe watching some World Cup Soccer...shocker! :P

We spent more time that day waiting for the shuttle...which proved to make us a little loopy...

...and later that night we stopped off at Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage...which had been voted on the World's Best Burgers and showcased on Diners, Drive-In's and Dives with Guy Fieri. Ehhh, we weren't really that impressed with the Burger...but it was a decent eat and a fun little place.

So overall, Day Two was great as well...tomorrow our Whale Watching adventure!!!

Boston Trip - Day One

So we vacationed in Boston...I know, that may not seem like an ideal vacation spot...but the guys had underlying motives.

To see the Red Sox and Dodgers play ball. So we made a week of it.

It was a blast. Since we have a TON of photos. I will break up our trip into days for ya...

Boston Day One.

At the Airport...Husby got to meet and pose with Sarah Palin...she didn't have as much personality as I thought she would, she was kinda stiff.

We landed in Boston and waited, and waited, and waited for the Shuttle to our Hotel...enjoying the glorious weather though...

Once we reached the hotel and the other half of our vacation group, we decided to head back into town...so we waited some more...for the shuttle (this would be the recurring issue the whole week)...sleepiness set in...

We headed over to Quincy Market which is filled with some GREAT eats and some great shopping surrounding. There are also many, many performers and plenty of interesting people to see.

We finished off our day with a bite to eat at the Hard Rock Cafe...it was within walking distance of Quincy Market, and J & B (our vacation partners) collect cups from there...so it was a must visit! (don't mind my FACE in this picture...who knows what kind of horrible joke the shadows were playing on me!!)

So after dinner, we walked towards the pier...running across a funny picture opportunity...oh the irony.

...and finding a garden, that later in the week we found out was a memorial to Rose Kennedy...JFK's mother. It was so pretty! Especially with the city of Boston as the backdrop!

The pier had some gorgeous sites as well, but I couldn't keep my eyes off the setting sun and the city skyline!

As we traveled back towards our Subway station...we ran across the most amazing fountain. It spit water up randomly from the ground...it brought out the kid in all of us!

...and it made for some GREAT photos too!

So that ended our first day...pretty low key and relaxing...the rest of the week got pretty busy...but you will see more of that soon!

It is time...

April writing...

Well. Vacation has come and gone. (boo hiss) We had a decent time. It was a little stressful at times, trying to keep two 18-year-olds busy having fun, after all it was kind of a trip for them. (Bek's graduation present + OD coming as her BFF) We wanted to make sure they enjoyed themselves, but it seemed they were happy just sitting by the beach and/or the pool. Which was fine with us.

Cory and I went out and were able to do quite alot on our limited budget.
Jetskiing - Cory and Bek
Slingshot Ride - Cory and Bek
Helicopter Ride - Cory and I
Parasailing - Cory and I
Riding Mopeds - Cory and I, Bek and OD
and of course Putt-Putt.

*Who knew that Myrtle Beach was like the mini-golf capital of the world. There was literally a putt-putt spot on each block, sometimes two!

We bought food for the room, so we wouldn't eat out like crazy. We enjoyed Spaghetti, Chicken Patties, Chicken Tenders, Hot Dogs, etc. (and a couple of burnt desserts...the baking pan left a little to be desired!)

The beach was gorgeous. The water was so warm and nice, a little on the salty side but I got over that fast enough. There were two pools to choose from at our condo. The weather was perfect till about Thursday when some afternoon rains started coming in. The sand was HOT...like the first day I totally got a blister walking back to the condo. (which was ON the beach btw)

I have pictures to share, but unfortunately they are on the home computer and I am at work. So this is a half-attempt at updating you on the recent happenings. I have other posts to type, but I may wait on them till tonight so I can post with pictures. Especially the post on how my front planter garden is doing. (It's gorgeous! I am so in love with it...especially the recent hollyhock blooms...*nerd*)

Anyways...let me leave you for now...with just a little taste of what's to come

Photos from Vaca
Garden update
Game Room Renovations
Getting crafty at home
Project 365
New Hair pics
Preparing for the Tea
Losing weight plan...take 45
IVF update (in connection with the losing weight update)

SEE?! Much to come...stay tuned!

Planning a vacation...

April writing...

It's no easy task planning a vacation to somewhere you have never been. In August, we are off to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with Beks and Mandy. (It's Beks graduation present.)

We want to have a good time, and if you ask me...that would be just ploppin' my booty down on the beach for the 5 days we are there...but I am sure that may get a little boring at times. (Even if it is LOVELY!)

Cory and I know we can't pay for the entire trip for 4 people...so trying to decide what we will be paying for and how much $ the girls should bring...and well...it's tough.

One good thing is we will have a kitchen in our room, so we can make our own meals most of the time we are down there...which I am totally game for. I love to cook and I am sure we won't mind not eating fast food or restaurant food for the entire week. So that is gonna save us a bundle of money there.

Plus I am sure we will watch our fair share of movies and tv and play some games...to pass some time. And then just going out and site seeing and do some shopping...so then it's time to decide...what extras do we want to partake in?? Freestyle Music Park? Ripley's Aquarium? Parasailing? Or other things?? Are there other great things in Myrtle Beach that we just shouldn't miss out on?? Neither Cory nor I have ever been. Give us some ideas?! What are great beaches to hit? Sites to see? Easy on the wallet or free is great!!!

I will keep you updated as we plan the trip!!! We will have two travel days...the 8th and the 14th and five FUN days smashed in between. I would love to hear your ideas!!! THANKS!