Boston!

Papa turned 95(!) on June 24th so we decided this was the perfect reason to plan a trip to Boston. The kids were fabulous and we all had such a wonderful time visiting with our family! 

 

Saturday we went over to Jenny and Josh's house for swimming, playing, and eating. So much fun!

Bella, Anna, J.J., Jacob

 

 Jacob loved the crazy sprinkler hose 

 Anna loved the "roller coaster" which they have on a hill so the kids keep going and going!

 Jacob and David throwing the ball

 Jimmy wasn't so sure about Anna piloting the plane :)

 Saturday night the grandparents watched the nine kiddos so we could go out in Boston.  We started with a scrumptious meal in the North End.

Carolyn, Kerry, me, Jenny 

 We then headed out to celebrate David's birthday with dancing and drinks.  

Kerry, me, Jimmy, Jenny, David, Carolyn, JC, Josh

 (Jay isn't pictured) 

 Upon our arrival back to Papa's on Sunday we discovered Aunt Laraine and Bella had introduced Anna to "tap dancing".  Anna was very excited to show us her new accessories and perform her dance moves in Papa's kitchen.

Sunday afternoon we went to Isaac's in Plymouth to celebrate David's birthday.  Jacob was interested in cracking the lobster but not eating it.

After dinner we headed to Kristina and Justin's for cake and ice cream.

  Monday we took the boat from Hingham to downtown Boston. 

The kids loved it (and the adults did too)!

 We visited the New England Aquarium and had a wonderful time.  The kids especially loved the sea lions, penguins, and giant turtles.  After the aquarium it was off to Quincy Market for a yummy lunch.

 I thought this fish was really neat and really ugly.

 We went over to Laraine and Bill's for Papa's birthday celebration. The kids had a blast on the water slide.

The kids all gathered around for play-doh.

 Anna was very impressed with Aunt Laraine's dolls.

 Happy 95th Birthday, Papa!

Our family is quite the crowd; we couldn't get everyone in one picture! 

  

 Happy 95th Birthday, Papa!  We are so glad we were able to celebrate with you and the rest of our wonderful family!