We have company.

Real triceratops fossils at the Museum of Science.

I think it's a kids museum but we were well entertained.

We made it to Harvard Square (via the subway) and on to the Museum of Natural History.
This is Russell acting scared over this giant sloth skeleton. Hilarious, no?

We went to Brown's that night. I had fried lobster and Russ had fried clams and scallops. This place has a BYOB policy.

Russell & Cm on Hampton Beach.

Me attempting a cartwheel on Hampton Beach.

Excellent times.

The tall ships were in Boston this weekend. This is the best picture I managed but there were others a lot bigger.

In the Public Garden. At the swan boats. Just for Mom.

We saw the Make Way for Ducklings statues, too but there were a bunch of strangers kids all sitting on them and stuff.

Good ol' George Washington, also the Public Garden.

Obviously I didn't quite sneak a picture in before we ate the scrumtrulescent Mike's pastries.

We packed a lot in on this particular day. We saw Boston Harbor, went to the aquarium, saw Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. I didn't take as many pictures as I probably should have - I was worried I would run out of battery before I made it to the Public Garden for the swan boat pictures. The only thing - someone (cough **Mom** cough) should have warned me that Mike's Pastry was going to be such a madhouse...

Yesterday was the cookout day. We had a total blast hanging out with family. It felt just like home playing with all those kids. In fact I was having such a good time that I didn't manage to get very many pictures at all. All the pictures from my camera that day were taken by someone other than me. I wish I would have made everyone gather 'round...

Thursday night at Fenway Park.

A picture of us at Fenway (real proof we were there)

Russell enjoying a delicious Fenway Frank - there was a sign in the concourse that said sold everywhere except New York.

And take-out from Jade East. Totally lived up to the hype.

We're staying with cousin Cm. This is her house. Isn't it pretty much the cutest house you've ever seen? Isn't that porch to die for?

Museum of Fine Arts

The view of the Green Monster from our sweet seats on the 3rd baseline.

After fewer than 24 hours in Boston we had been to the Museum of Fine Arts and a Sox game at Fenway. I think we're going to be able to fit everything in...

Day 1: A plane ride. Boise to O'Hare was torture. The plane was so little. Russell said I'm as bad a little kid. I was a little restless...

I was hoping to meet up with a friend in Salmon this weekend. It didn't work out but Russell and I still managed to get a night of camping in. We were in the Frank Church River of No Return corridor. Doesn't that sound totally awesome?! It's not freaky like it sounds. Otis growling all night was a little freaky though.

On our way out the door our neighbor gave us a dozen 4th of July cupcakes. I am not willing to confirm whether we still have any in the house. If the picture isn't a good enough indication, we have enjoyed them.

Do you know about Russell's excellent fire building skills? Seriously. They are excellent. Also, my boots. Excellent.
Otis waits by the tent for bedtime. Every time. Man, he is such a city slicker.
We planned on camping another night but ended up heading back early, so for lunch today we had our tin foil dinners.
We had a fun 4th of July weekend. Hope you had fun, too.