The Johnsons Come to Massachusetts

A few months ago we got an email from Nicki with the exciting news that they would be taking their summer vacation in Cape Cod.  And we have been counting down ever since to time with Carly and Alicia!  We first got to spend time with them in Boston, walking the Freedom Trail and checking out Hahvard Yahhhhd.

On Friday we met them in Faneuil Hall, and started following the Freedom Trail towards the USS Constitution.  First we walked along the Greenway, and explained what used to be there, and what a big difference it has made in the area!

Carly and Nathan riding the carousel at the Greenway.

Alicia cracking Alex up!

Alex's first cannoli!

Next stop was the North End and Mike's Pastry for a tasty cannoli.

Cousins in front of the Paul Revere statue in the Paul Revere Mall.

Taking photos at the Old North Church.

Chatting it up with Carly and Alicia as we walked across the bridge to Charlestown!

We stopped for a snack along the way.  It is a long walk!

Getting closer!

Finally made it!  Checking out the visitor center.

Alex getting some cousin snuggles.

Watching the film on the history of the ship yard.

Unfortunately I forgot to take my camera off manual, so none of the photos came out on the actual boat!

The next day we met the Johnson family and their friends the Schlussels in Harvard Square.

 It was Kirk's birthday, so the whole restaurant sang to him at Bartley's!

Nathan enjoying some reading at the Harvard Book Store.

Future Harvard students?  Standing on the steps of the Widener Library.

Alex practicing throwing his cap for Carly.

As we walked back to the bus, Nathan and Alex made some friends with a group of slackwire walkers.  Nathan just walked right up, sat down, and started talking to the guy.  Alex followed soon after.

The following Tuesday, the boys and I drove down to Cape Cod to spend a day with the Johnsons.  We lucked out and had amazing weather!  We spent the day at Old Silver Beach, then swam at the indoor swimming pool, the had dinner, and then I dragged two very tired little boys home.

The cousins enjoying the water!

Perfect sand for burying Nathan.

Have rock, will jump!

"Paying" Aunt Nicki as they jump off the rocks.

No idea, but cute :)

The boys had a great time playing in the indoor pool with their cousins.

Nathan got pretty fancy with his jumps!

The boys fell asleep before we even turned onto the main road.  I had a quiet drive home from the Cape, smiling about what a special day we had shared!