Halloween

Well I hadn't planned on going trick or treating this year, but then one of my friends from mothers group invited us to go out with them and it sounded like a good opportunity to learn the ropes.  I'm glad we did cause Lexie had a blast.

We went out this morning to try and find some costumes - a bit last minute but we were lucky and found a couple of really really really cute costumes in the right sizes.  Lexie's was a lobster and Josh had to chose between a ducky and a monster - I figured monster was more appropriate for Josh so went with that one.  Here are a few piccies of them trying on their costumes this afternoon.

Unfortunately I didn't remember to take my camera with me to Maria's so don't have any shots of them actually trick or treating .

Lexie had a blast - first she took charge of the bowl of lollies at Maria's house and every time someone came to the door she was there handing out treats, then when we went out she was first one up to the door - ringing the doorbell then standing there with her little bag ready.  It was pretty adorable.

Josh had a good time too - in his own way - he wasn't interested in putting any lollies in his bag but where he was allowed to pick out his own he happily grabbed them - then wouldn't let go.  He ended up with one Peanut butter cup which he just chewed on (through the packaging) all night.  Which was cute till I went to get him out of the car when we got home and found that he'd chewed through the packaging and had chocolate EVERYWHERE......trust my boy!

Tours with Kate Part 2

After our trip through Vermont and New Hampshire we had a day at home to catch up on the washing etc then we headed out to Cape Cod.

First stop Plymouth Rock

Lexie has discovered cameras and absolutely loves taking pictures now - most of them are useless but shes actually gotten a few good shots.

After a quick stop in Plymouth we headed straight out to the tip of cape cod to the beach at Race Point.  Whilst it was a beautiful sunny day there was a freezing cold wind blowing.  That however did not stop us checking out the surf.  The kids (both big and small) had a great time.



Well until a mean little wave came and swept Lexie feet out from underneath her.

Still it didn't seem to phase her too much.  The only real problem was that the jumper she had on was the only one we had taken with her......so she spent the rest of the day wearing one of mine!

We then headed into Provincetown to find our hotel.  What a view.  Right on the beach looking back towards the center of town in one direction and along the cape in the other.




The last photo was actually taken by Lexie.

After a late lunch we headed to the beach out front of the hotel

The had a relaxing evening playing on the balcont watching the sunset

The next day we checked out the center of provincetown - much more crowded than I expected.

then slowly headed back along the cape - stopping at a couple of lighthouses.



Courtesy of Lexie



Our next stop was Hyannis where we checked out the JFK Memorial

and played on the beach again.

Heres a few more of Lexies photos from the next couple of days

And a few randoms of the kids

Next adventure was up to Salem where we checked out some witchy stuff

And then into Cambridge were we did a tour of Harvard.  The guides (in straw hats in photo below) were harvard students and very fun but informative - definitely recomment this tour to anyone.

On Saturday the Millis Historical Society held a revolutionary wa reenactment just up the road from us at Oak Grove Farm.  We walked up to check it out.  It was fantastic.  Everything and everyone was authentic.  They staged a battle - the english won!  but I believe that the American were supposed to win the battle on Sunday.

 

Our final trip was back into Boston to checkk out the waterfront are and Beacon Hill.

And we're finally up to date.

Kate left yesterday and today I've spent going through photos.  And just today Josh has come out with his first real word (other than mum, dad, rahhr and wow)  He has said "Down" very distinctly at leat three times so far.  Go Josh....

Touring with Kate

It's been ages since I was able to update this but I'll try and catch up now.

First up we had some good rain a while back and Lexie had so much fun jumping in puddles.

 

Josh wasn't quite so sure yet!

Lexie also had a ball helping daddy paint the deck.

My best friend Kate joined us in Boston for four week in September and October and so we've been out and about quite a bit lately.  First up was our Boston duck tour.

And trip through the Boston Public Gardens.

 

 

The following day we headed out to The Big E.  Massachusetts' version of the royal easter show.  A great day was had by all.  Not quite as many animals as I had hoped for but both Lexie and Josh loved watching the dressage comptetion.

The midway was a huge hit.  Lexie got to go on lots of rides - but got very put out when Mummy and Kate went on a couple of rides without her.

 Josh wasn't tall enough for most rides yet - but he didn't seem to mind.

We all got to go on the ferris wheel though.

 

And the big slides

 

Time for an ice cream break

 

And Lexie was a very lucky girl and won a nemo picking out ducks whilst dady won a big dog throwing darts.



Unfortunately the weather turned a bit yucky for a few days - but we didn't let that stop us.

Our next day trip was up to Cape Ann just north of Boston.  There was a fantastic drive around the coast at Gloucester - even in the fog and the rain. 

Lunch was at a little lobster shack overlooking the bay.

After lunch we visited this cool little place called the Paper House.  Some guy decided to build himself almost an entire house - including furnitre out of paper.  Theres a basic wooden frame but everything else is paper, including walls.

And finised our day with a walk around the little town of Rockport - very cute.



The next fine day we headed into Rhode Island to go to the zoo.  This was so much fun. 

Finally we found a zoo with Elephants.  Both Lexie and Josh were entranced.

Also a baby giraffe which was soo cute.

One of the higlights of the day was getting to watch the elephants being given a bath.

Theres lots more photos of animals but I wont bore you all.

A couple of days later we headed down to Rhode Island again to Newport.  First stop was the beach - finally Josh had a chance to get down and dirty on the sand and to practice his walking.

we then did the cliff walk around past some of the big mansions.

Unfortunately there was a big festival going on in town though so we didn't stop to check out Newport itself.

A couple of days later Kate, Lexie Josh and I headed out on a road trip (Andy had to stay at home and work again).

First day we headed out to Western Massachusetts along the Mohawk trail.

Our first stop was the French Kings bridge over the Connecticut river

also a chance for a quick walk in the woods.

We stopped at Turners Falls for lunch (thank you very much to the man in Mcdonalds for the fantastic directions to a great playground where we could have lunch) .

After lunch we checked out Shelburne and the bridge of flowers

 

 

and came across a rather unusual display of pumpkins

Stayed overnight and Williamstown.

Next morning we headed into Vermont to Bennington.  First stop was the memorial tower where we were able to take an elevator to the top for some great views.

 



Out the front of this place - and in fact all through Vermont someone has been putting up these painted animals.  Lexie was very intruiged by them.



We also stopped to check out the Old first church which was the wierdest chursh I've seen inside all divided into little cubicles.

We then headed up Route 100 - past some old covered bridges and through some gorgeous scenery.

Lunch was at the Long Trail brewing company

The afternoon took us to some beautiful waterfalls - moss glen falls.

 

And ended at Ben and Jerrys with some yummy icecream.

 

The next morning we went to one of the local farms around Burlington.  We visted the petting zoo and got to taste some yummy cheeses (and pretend to make some). 

 

Then did some shopping around waterbury were Josh spent some time practicing his walking.

The final day of the trip we headed down to Queechee gorge. 

We stopped in at the local diner for some morning tea and got the best milkshakes.

Lexie and Josh got to visit with the neigh neighs.

Before heading home to see Daddy.