Boston Day 3

Day 3 was museum day. Started at the Harvard Museum of Natural History and saw the collection of glass flower, dinosaurs and animal dioramas. Next stop was the science museum. Ended the day by walking around the back bay area, and going back to the hotel for a swim.




Harvard Campus


Harvard Campus


Back Bay Area


Back Bay Area


Back Bay area

Boston Day 2

Day 2 we walked the Freedom Trail which winds through a lot of the historical parts of Boston. We saw the graveyard where Paul Revere is buried, and his house, and the church he attended. We saw other old churches, Ben Franklin's residence, Fanueil Hall and the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides). Finished off with an italian dinner in the North End.

Weather was very cooperative.


First stop on the freedom trail is boston common.


Next stop -- the capitol building. 23 karat gold on the roof.


Church


Tower where Paul Revere placed those famous lamps.


Narrowest house in Boston


USS Constitution (Old Ironsides). Most famous for battles in 1812. We avoided pointing out that they lost (to Canada).

Boston Day 1

Arrived at our hotel and went into Boston for dinner. We headed off to the Quincy Market area and found an odd restaurant. The people at the next table were having a bachlorette party ... definitely that type of party restaurant. But the food was much better than expected and the waitress was super.

Afterwards we returned to find that FEMA was staying at our hotel (probably because of the floods in the nearby areas).


Brenna having dinner


FEMA swoops in to grab Margot and the girls.

More Forte

Forte went to the vet this weekend and had his 12 week shots. He weighs 23 pounds. Hyden has finally decided that it might be fun to play with the puppy. Forte is very happy about this development. Weather is very icy, so the dogs can't really run outside.



Margot and Forte



Hyden and Forte

Murder Mystery

Kaitlin hosted a murder mystery party for her birthday. It was a 1920's gangster theme.


Dinner Table


Vicky Ravioli


Meme Wannabee

Forte Arrives

Kaitlin and Forte



Forte Outside


Forte playing frisbee

Visit with the puppies

Margot, Renee, Hyden, Otis and Mia visited the puppies at 7 weeks of age.

Christmas Phase 5 / Birthdays / New Years

Got together with Grandma Ruth. Everyone stayed for the night. Celebrated Kaitlin's and Ruth's birthdays. Had a good game of Princes of the Renaissance on Wednesday.

Kaitlin's Birthday (Phase 1)

We had a games day. Matt, Taylor, Vassily, Alexander and Harry's cousins all came over for tea. Finished with birthday cake for Kaitlin.


Alexander, Kaitlin and Brenna


Cake by Sheila

Christmas Day

After opening gifts from Santa, breakfast and gifts from the family, everyone came over to grandma's for Christmas supper. Everyone included grandma, Sheila, Craig, us, Patsy, Harry, Taylor, Vassily, Alexander, Matt, Owen, Carol and Carson. Unfortunately, Erin had the flu and couldn't make it.


Sheila with the girls.

Christmas Eve

Went over to Patsy and Harry's for Christmas eve. Had a good meal and a good time.


Margot and Harry's Eldest Son Owen have a deep discussion.

Christmas Phase 1

Had the first part of Christmas with Dad and Tom, Ruth and Family. Tom/Ruth/Jason/Monica stayed over night.



Brenna and Monica get ready for bed

Margot's New Tree Skirt

Kaitlin shows off the tree skirt she made for Margot.

Concert and Taffy Lane

Grandma Ruth, Renee, Richard, and everyone else was at Stewart's concert on Sunday afternoon. After supper we went to Taffy Lane which is near the church where the concert was held. It is one of the most famous streets in Ottawa for Christmas light displays.


Getting started on our walk



Picture looking down the street

Halloween

Halloween 2005. The girls took their costumes to school. Kaitlin dressed as Red Riding Hood and Brenna as Dorothy (from the Wizard of Oz). Margot made both costumes. The girls decorated outside and we carved pumpkins the night before. Renee and Richard came over and Mia took the part of Toto for the trip through Kenmore.



Emma, Brenna and Winnie ready to hit the mean streets of Kenmore


Red Riding Hood


Dorothy and Toto (and The Grey Ghost)


Red Riding Hood examines one of the big bad wolf's meals

Brenna's Birthday Party With Friends

Brenna had her birthday party at Horses of the Sun. The girls all got to do a bit of voltige and riding. The weather was cool, but not raining. Afterwards, there was cake and food and presents up in the barn.


Brenna prepares the ring.



End of riding.

Margot's Quilt is Finished!

Margot finished off her quilt today.

Brenna's Birthday

Brenna received lots of phone calls and birthday greetings today. She also baked birthday cupcakes on the weekend and brought them to school today. Kaitlin helped decorate the cupcakes. We had a small cake after supper. Brenna got a real western hat from her parents.


Brenna with her birthday cake decorated with leftover cupcake frosting.



Kaitlin watches.



Brenna tries on her new hat.



Kaitlin had a hat too.

Voltige Show

The girls were in a small voltige show at the Vars fun day.


Waiting to get started



Brenna



Kaitlin

Labour Day Weekend

Went to Waterloo for the labour day weekend. There was a family birthday celebration for Brenna.

Birthday Cake

Brenna and Cake

Craig

Sheila

Matt