Thursday, we had the day together, since I decided to skip Cultural Perspectives and Ballet was cancelled and Scott took off work. We took the bus down to Coolidge Corner in Brookline and went to a French Creperie for a delicious brunch.
Then we got on the green line to down town and went on the famous Duck Tours
Afterwards, we showed them Copley Square, Newberry Street, the beautiful Boston Public Garden 
and a lot of points of interest on the Freedom Trail and Washington Street (where we got Italian sausages and fresh, squeezed lemonades),
as well as Boston Harbor just as twilight was setting in.
We ended up at a great little Italian restaurant that evening in the North End, called Bella Vista and enjoyed some primavera antipasta, manicotti and fettucine della bolognese, as well as some incredible pastries from the famous Mike's Pastries also found in Little Italy.
Friday, I had to go to class and Scott to work, so we set Mom and Grandma loose for some shopping at Quincy Market, Fanueil Hall and the Haymarket. I was able to get out of the second half of my classes and met them down at Copley for my favorite Farmer's Market. We had fun buying corn on the cob, apples, flowers and fudge.
Back at home, we put together a delicious light summer dinner of grilled zucchini, squash, mushrooms, a yellow pepper and tomato from our garden, corn on the cob and bread and olive oil. YUM!
Saturday morning, Scott and I woke up to the house filled with the smell of baking apple pie in our oven!! I felt like a kid waking up to a mother's loving care.
After breakfast, we took a leisurely walk in our park and then relaxed in our backyard.
Grandma and Mom enjoyed Scott's hammock and Dolly enjoyed her favorite game--attacking the water out of the garden hose. She is hilarious to watch. It was difficult to say goodbye on Saturday afternoon--so soon after they arrived!
3 comments:
I'm jealous. ;) But so happy that you enjoyed a taste of home and family. Thank you so much for your sweet gift to the girls. They can't wait to partake in the chocolaty goodness of your gift. You know the key to a girl's heart! Love you so much, sweetie. Have a beautiful day.
Good morning, Jayme,
Thank you for journaling such a sweet entry about Mom's and my trip out to Boston. I love having been there and being able to envision you so plainly in your new surroundings. And I love all of the memories we made together in your new little corner of the world! Today is somewhat quiet day, and I pray you will be refreshed as you embrace it's possibilities.
I love you.
"Mom"
PS. I also like your new picture for your blog - that's at Boston Commons, isn't it. It's beautiful - I think I took one of those shots too (or maybe that is mine?). Also love the one I took of you and Scott.."loviing you". It's perfect!!
Enjoy your light day of classes!
Mom
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