Tuesday, Jun 29
I just couldn't help myself: BUSH'S "RESPECT" FOR VETS
Monday, Jun 28
We had another busy weekend. We have never been ones to spend a lot of time at home and there is just so much to see and do here.
On Saturday we went to Forest Hills Cemetery for the opening reception of a sculpture exhibition. It was a group show of artists who all had previously shown their works there before. We didn't see all of the sculpture because it was spread out over the grounds of the cemetery and the boys were tired. But the ones I did see fit in with the place very well; I thought they were a little spooky. (Or did I just see them as spooky because of where I was?) It does seem a little strange to have an art opening in a cemetery, but it is a very beautiful place. In fact we plan on going back in a few weeks for the annual Lantern Festival, which we have gone to twice before.
At the reception the music was performed by Boston Village Gamelan, a group of local musicians who play traditional Javanese music with traditional instruments, most of which I had never seen before.
Yesterday we took a day trip down to Plymouth, MA to visit the Plimoth Plantation and to see Plymouth Rock. The Plantation was very interesting and really put together well. We also boarded a replica of the Mayflower. I think it was well worth the $44 admission fee we would had paid if I had not won the tickets. Plymouth Rock was right in the middle of the town of Plymouth. It was pretty touristy and I was surprised at how small it was.
Me and the kids looking out of the Plantation's church window
Henry on the replica of the Mayflower
Theo's profile
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Friday, Jun 25
Happy birthday to my sister, Caroline! She is 21 today so it's a big one.
We explored the grounds and hiked some trails of the Bradley Estate in Canton, MA. We had the place to ourselves and we saw a lot of different kinds of birds. I saw a very pretty oriole. The estate had a very fussy but beautiful formal garden, a big kitchen garden as well as many trails through the woods. After 3 years I'm still so amazed at how much green space there is inside and immediately around Boston.
Here are some pics from today:
Henry
Theo was looking for birds
Both Boys
IrisAll the walking from today and yesterday really tired out my guys. Both boys were in bed and asleep by 6:15!
A big sigh of relief: The house was sold and they close on Monday. The new owners bought it as an investment and want us to stay as tenants. Hopefully it will all work out and we will be able to stay here until we leave Boston next summer. Also Eric feels confident that he did well on his exam. He only has one academic block to go and then 3rd year is finished. We are counting the days!
Thursday, Jun 24
Eric has his Oral Surgery final tomorrow. He should be studying but is sound asleep on the sofa. Summer is great! We went to the Arboretum twice this week:
Iris and Gaelyn
One boy wouldn't go near the mud
One boy wouldn't stay awayHere are some links:
Dark Passage: Very interesting site on urban exploration,
with some beautiful but creepy photos
Celebrity Babies: In case you just have to know- more thorough than "Us Weekly"|
# posted by julee @ 10:57 PM
Monday, Jun 21
Happy Father's Day! Click Here for a little Father's Day history.
We spent a lot of time doing this yesterday as we are very tired from a busy weekend.Today is summer solstice. On Friday night we went to a family solstice celebration at the Mass Audubon Canter in Belmont. We learned about traditions from many cultures all over the world: we made Hopi prayer sticks; we picked fennel from the garden; ate strawberries and had a ginger ale toast. We also took a hike in poison ivy and mosquito infested woods- but it was really great.
Look who has 4 teeth: Click Here
Friday, Jun 18
I added a yellow page at Henry's request. He is colorblind and yellow is one color that he can see very well. Henry has protanopia. Click Here to learn a little bit about the different kinds of colorblindness.
Here is a link to an interactive site for web developers to see how people with different kinds of colorblindness see web pages. Just type or paste in the URL of our website (or any other website) and "Fetch and Filter." Click Here
Here is another tool for designers to see how people with different kinds of colorblindness see colors: Click Here
Here are two more fun sites with interactive color tools for designers. Click Here or Here.
Wednesday, Jun 16
I had to drive down to Marshfield yesterday to take something to a friend's house. Her property happens to border Mass Audubon's North River site. Sometimes harbor seals are visible at the end of the trail but we didn't see any. We did have a nice hike and picnic though. Since it was still early when we finished and such a beautiful day we decided to go to the beach. We went to Duxbury, the next town over, which is known for its beautiful beach. We were not disappointed and since the school year hasn't ended yet we practically had the beach to ourselves. The water was too cold for swimming but the boys had a great time covering a dead ray with sand.
Hiking to the salt marsh
Looking at a bug
Eating lunch
Beach 1
Beach 2
Beach 3
Monday, Jun 14
Eric's father, David, is in town visiting. Yesterday our brother-in-law, Steve, brought his girls up from Providence and we all went to Cambridge to the Dragon Boat Festival. I was a little disappointed in the festival; I guess I was expecting more colorful boats. But it was a nice day to sit on the banks of the Charles River and the kids had a great time together.
The cousins on the subway
One of the Dragon boats
Iris' new teeth
I think someone is ready for a baby
Watching the breakdancers in Harvard Square Part 1
Watching the breakdancers in Harvard Square part 2What kind of thinker are you? Take this quiz and see: Click Here
Friday, Jun 11
We really enjoy our Mass Audubon membership with the dozens of cool sites around the state. One of our favorites is Drumlin Farm. (Of course climbing on things is more fun than looking at the animals.)
Looking at the chickens
Theo sitting on the tractor
See how much Henry & Iris look alike
A close up of Iris
The boys climbing
Two of my favorite things together in one cute package: Click Here
Tuesday, Jun 08
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIC!
Monday, Jun 07
Tomorrow is Eric's birthday and to celebrate we took a weekend trip to New Hampshire. We drove through the White Mountain National Forest. Despite all of the "Moose Crossing" signs we didn't see any. Maybe I'll get to see one when we go to Vermont in July.
We spent the night at The Eagle Mountain House which is one of the old grand hotels. But the best part of the trip was Storyland. See the pics below:
The boys with Humpty Dumpty
Theo in the ferris wheel
The boys in the ballpit
Iris having fun just watching
All three boys on the tractor ride
I added a new feature: if you look at the bottom of the column you can track the phases of the moon.
Friday, Jun 04
Here are some links to some
photoblogs that I enjoy:
hunkabutta.com
photos.houserdesign.com
hchamp.com
quarlo.com
Here are some pics of the kids
from today:
Henry
Theo
Iris
We have an exciting weekend planned so check back in a few days to hear all about it.
Tuesday, Jun 01
A new month! If you still want to see the pictures from May click on "May 2004" under "Archives." If you want to change the design of this site click on the color of your choice. Watch for more designs soon.
It certainly did not seem like
it was June 1st today.
My children wore sweatshirts and jackets today:
Click Here
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