Trot Trot to Boston...

"Trot trot to Boston,
over the bridge to Lynn.
Just watch out cuz' you might fall in!"

We spent the day in Boston following the Freedom Trail. (that would be the red line :)) It was quite a long walk, but very cool. The trail walks you through some of the more important historical sites in Boston.
This is the beginning of the trail at Boston Commons. If you have some money you can even rent a man in "breaches and buckles" to walk you through the city.

This is how Carson experienced the day.

The Declaration of Independence was first read to the public on that little balcony of the red brick building.

This is me and Carson on the top of Bunker Hill. This is the Bunker Hill monument.
(did you notice the 3 midgets next to me. ha ha)

We also stopped by the original Cheers. Why? I really don't know, but it was kinda cool.

It was a very long day. By this time in the evening poor Carson had been asleep in the stroller for almost an hour... and my feet were killing me... and we were starving... need I go on?
OK, Thank you Curtis for taking us to Boston. I admit we did not die... or get stolen. I will seriously consider venturing a small trip to New York... maybe... when my children are grown. :)

Mount SugarLoaf

Why do they call it Mount Sugarloaf? I have no idea. It is a large "hill" by all other standards. In my previous experience with mountains the drive up is usually long and steep with twisty windy roads. The drive up Mount Sugarloaf takes a whole 3 minutes, during which the elevation rises 400 feet. So yes... it was a very tall um... mount. :)

This is Grandma and Carson demonstrating their ability to stand on one foot while balancing on a rock. Such talent.

While standing on this rock Carson announced that he was now very very tall. I think he expected to be taller than everyone else . Imagine his frustration upon realizing that he was still not as tall as Dad... especially when Dad is standing on the same rock. :)

It turns out that they are currently filming a "Mel Gibson" movie on Mount Sugarloaf. They have turned the visitors center into a movie set. So here is Carson, posing in front of the "new" building. I say "new" because all of the additions are Styrofoam or plywood. Just behind Carson is a cement wall made of plywood painted to look like cement.

The drive up the hill... I mean Mount.

And. A fun picture of Carson "mid-flight".

pUmPkin PatCh

It is true! The fall is beautiful here. I have never seen such bright colors on leaves. The best is really close to the trees where the colors are very cool. Like that orange tree in the middle... up close it is a bright yellow and bright red. If you are lucky I will take a picture the next time I find a tree like this. :)

Carson and "baby Zoe" sitting on their claimed pumpkins

Carson was looking for apples... I think he found one :)

Here is my boy.

Today on our way to church
The car was quiet then ...
Carson : "Mom did you know that Saturn is the largest planet in space"
Me: "um.. that's cool"
The car is quiet again.
I start thinking... Where in the world did he learn that? I didnt tell him... did you?

I QUIT!!

That right. I have never quit a job before, but there is always a first time.
I had to share this picture because Carson and I did the "hot dog" dance when were finally free of Kids Place.