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2015
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Sunday, October 18, 2015
The One With the Trip to Vermont, Not
Yesterday, we were going to make a pilgrimage to Vermont to see the leaves.
However, Emmie has a cold and that did not go as expected. So, we de a tour de force of central and eastern Massachusetts.
1. We went out to the border of Vermont and picked apples. It was a beautiful, crisp day with the scent of fall hanging in the air. We got a peck of empires, snagged two pumpkins, and ate a cider donut as we went on a surprise venture in the late morning.
2. Then, we wound our way to a Johnny Rockets, which I did not realize still existed. What a blast, especially for the kids. They played music in the juke box, including "Monster Mash," Johnny B. Goode," "Rockin' Robin."
3. After, we worked our way through Lexington, going through the center and by the Orchard House. Because Bri learns about the Revolutionary War, we went to Minuteman National Park to watch the Road to Revolution video. The kids filled out booklets and became junior rangers.
4. We wrapped up by going through Salem - never a great prospect in October. It was wild....but we showed Chiff where Leslie's Retreat, an event from the Revolutionary Times, occured.
All and all a wonderful - unexpected - day.
However, Emmie has a cold and that did not go as expected. So, we de a tour de force of central and eastern Massachusetts.
1. We went out to the border of Vermont and picked apples. It was a beautiful, crisp day with the scent of fall hanging in the air. We got a peck of empires, snagged two pumpkins, and ate a cider donut as we went on a surprise venture in the late morning.
2. Then, we wound our way to a Johnny Rockets, which I did not realize still existed. What a blast, especially for the kids. They played music in the juke box, including "Monster Mash," Johnny B. Goode," "Rockin' Robin."
3. After, we worked our way through Lexington, going through the center and by the Orchard House. Because Bri learns about the Revolutionary War, we went to Minuteman National Park to watch the Road to Revolution video. The kids filled out booklets and became junior rangers.
4. We wrapped up by going through Salem - never a great prospect in October. It was wild....but we showed Chiff where Leslie's Retreat, an event from the Revolutionary Times, occured.
All and all a wonderful - unexpected - day.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
The One Where Emmie Turns 40
Emmie's Birthday just occurred
It is a big one.
It is a big one.
Happy 40th birthday Emmie !!!
Thursday, October 8, 2015
The One With the Walk
I love these days
Cool breeze
Leaves turning color
Just a hint of autumn frost in the air
That was yesterday, as we walked in our neighborhood before supper.
Not something we can do everyday
But yesterday was the day
Making memories
Laughing
Seeing our neighborhood up close
That is the way to spend an autumn afternoon
Cool breeze
Leaves turning color
Just a hint of autumn frost in the air
That was yesterday, as we walked in our neighborhood before supper.
Not something we can do everyday
But yesterday was the day
Making memories
Laughing
Seeing our neighborhood up close
That is the way to spend an autumn afternoon
Saturday, October 3, 2015
The One With The Trip to The Museum
This past week, we had to pleasure to take our annual pilgrimage to the Museum of Science in Boston. It is one of our favorite places, and we always go their on teacher's weekend.
Some of the highlights.
• We always go into the Hall of Human Life. Although it was never my favorite place as a kid - I can still see those pairs of lungs - the updated version is much more engaging to me. Kiff and Bri love it a ton and we were able to do some many interactive experiments. My favorite was the "How well do you concentrate" exhibit" where I scored a 126. NICE!!!
• We went to the playground in the park, which is always fun. The kids love trying the hands-on exhibits there.
• The butterfly garden was another favorite spot. It was fantastic and we saw a ton of butterflies, including one that was going to be release.
• We saw a movie about the changing Arctic and Antarctic in the 4-D theater. That was very somber.
• We had a chance to see one of the WCVB weather ladies as well as the engineering experiment where the kids got a magnet....much like they had a few years ago.
• We had a quick lunch and then visited the library where we got the parking validated....who would have thought we would have free parking.
Some of the highlights.
• We always go into the Hall of Human Life. Although it was never my favorite place as a kid - I can still see those pairs of lungs - the updated version is much more engaging to me. Kiff and Bri love it a ton and we were able to do some many interactive experiments. My favorite was the "How well do you concentrate" exhibit" where I scored a 126. NICE!!!
• We went to the playground in the park, which is always fun. The kids love trying the hands-on exhibits there.
• The butterfly garden was another favorite spot. It was fantastic and we saw a ton of butterflies, including one that was going to be release.
• We saw a movie about the changing Arctic and Antarctic in the 4-D theater. That was very somber.
• We had a chance to see one of the WCVB weather ladies as well as the engineering experiment where the kids got a magnet....much like they had a few years ago.
• We had a quick lunch and then visited the library where we got the parking validated....who would have thought we would have free parking.
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