The One With the BC Football Game

Today we went to a BC Football game for the first time as a family. Emmie, Bri, and Kiff had never been to one.

Overall, we had fun. It did take a mini-ordeal to park because of the way that BC now handles traffic and parking for the game. But, once we trekked from off campus parking to campus, we were able to get to the game. It was quite a haul.

The game itself was fun. Well, at least the experience. We were up in the stratosphere in the XX section of Alumni Stadium. But, it was a pretty good view.

Unfortunately, the game itself was not so good - not that we were surprised, because we tend to attract losses.

We did get a chance to see the BC marching band with a solid tribute to Mary Poppins followed by the beloved "To Boston" theme. I learned it was the oldest fight song in the country.

Overall, a pretty good time. The only negative was some of the security "staff" for lack of a more appropriate term to describe the ineptness of the three we dealt with, were not helpful in allowing us to get across campus. That was SO FRUSTRATING.

The One With Castle Creek

Today, we went to Castle Creek, an amusement area we have seen advertised for some time. Kiff had wanted to go, so we checked it out.

It was pretty neat...and quiet when we went early Saturday morning just after it opened. (good to know....it got busy by the time we left).

First, we checked out the go-carts. We had to get used to the electric type, but once we did, we zipped around the track. It was a pretty snazzy track at that.

Then, we played mini-golf. It was a fun course....but a lot of the balls took some pretty unusual rolls. Fun, though.

Then, we had some ice cream. They serve Richardsons there....always fun.

All in all, a great time.

The One With a Busy Three Days

These past three days, we had the opportunity to enjoy Cape Cod once again. And we definitely enjoyed it.

1. Went to Land Ho! for lunch....always a favorite

2. Visited Chatham's Light House and beach with shark warning flag (borrowed from South African ones...a sample is below) . It is the first time I have ever seen that. How weird.

3. We toured Chatham, which Bri and Kiff liked.

4. Went to Nut Job 2....it was fun

5. Visited mom three times

6. Went to Go Karts in Harwich for the first time since I has about 8....what a blast!

7. Had breakfast at Bonnatts. That was fun.

8. Went to Mill Store and Yankee Doodle Shop

9. Got ice cream at School House and Holiday Hill

10. Went to Harwich Art Museum

 

The One With The Ode to the End of Summer

Yikes....

It has been a busy summer. Here is my ode to the end of the season.



Lots of travel

Lots to do

Lots of fun

For them and you


Hard to believe

Tis almost done

These balmy days

In the sun


Soon it will be

Time to go

Back to school

Before you know

The One With Another Busy Week

Phew...another fun - and busy week for the summer

Sunday: Cape Cod and then went to birthday party
Monday: Kiff's basketball camp and visit to the planes in Boston
Tuesday: Kiff's basketball camp and Emmie and I go out to eat
Wednesday: more basketball, out to lunch, saw Spider Man: Homecoming
Thursday: home cleanup and finished the bathroom
Friday: Cape Cod

Wow....busy, busy, busy

The One With Grease is the Word

Today, Bri and Kiff did something they have never done before.

They were part of a play. During the past week, the attended a summer camp in Middleton and worked on a shortened version of the play Grease.

It was a blast.


Hard to believe, they were given a few lines to memorize on Monday and by today (Friday) they were able to put on their first stage performance.

It was pretty impressive. They both had solos in different parts. Bri's voice was actually solid and Kiff spoke up, flashing smiles throughout.

Bri liked it and would like to do it again. Kiff loved it and even mentioned he would miss doing it....experiencing his first post-performance let down. The acting bug has definitely bit him...and Bri as well.

Here's to many more performances.

GO GREASED LIGHTNING

The One With The Busy Week

Wow...week one of summer vacation was busy:

Sunday: Cape Cod

Monday: Fireworks

Tuesday: Parade and Fireworks

Wednesday: Free

Thursday: New Hampshire

Friday: Santa's Village

Saturday: New Kids Concert


Zoinks!!!!