Jude and Jett July 2009

Julie posted these to her Facebook page and I just wanted to share them with those of you who don't use Facebook or have Julie on your list of "friends". These are two of the most precious boys I have ever seen! Jett will be 1-year old in just a mere two weeks, and Jude will be 4 the last day of August. They have grown so much this summer!

A Good Read

Taylor and I spent an afternoon at Border's bookstore while she was here. That is one of my favorite activities and while I would love to work at a bookstore, I'd be broke because my paychecks would go for merchandise. Anyway, I digress. I picked up the newest book by one of my favorite authors, Jenn Lancaster, called "Pretty in Plaid". I've also read her other books, "Bitter is the new Black", "Such a pretty Fat", and "Bright Lights, Big Ass". All of these books are hilarious and have made me laugh out loud (just ask Taylor). But my favorite of these is "Bright Lights, Big Ass". I don't know how to describe Jen's writing, but one of my friends who has read BLBA, says that it was like she was talking to me. Jen writes these books about herself and her life, and really takes an honest look at who she is and why she is the way she is. Anyone who is looking for a good read and a great laugh should pick these books up. But especially read "Bright Lights, Big Ass". I highly, highly recommend it.

More Pictures in Boston

Taylor on the train to come home after a long hot day

At North Station in the TD Banknorth Center in Boston

We saw these bronze "statues" at Quincy Market in Fanueil Hall. Taylor was quite surprised when they moved. If you notice the statue in the tri-corner hat, you'll see that he is in different positions in the the two pictures.

Taylor and Carla's Big Adventure

My cousin Steve's daughter, Taylor was here to visit last week while her sister Shelby, was at a writing camp at the University of Maine in Orono. We had a great time just shopping, going to the movies, relaxing at home, amongst other things. On Saturday, she and I took the Amtrak Downeaster to Boston for the day. It was a beautiful day! The sun was shining, it was warm (actually very warm, and we both had a wonderful time. Heat got a bit much for auntie here by the end of the afternoon but we still had fun. We saw lots of things...some of them very, very strange indeed. Unfortunately we couldn't get pictures of the very strange things we saw without someone assaulting us but trust me when I say that some things were definitely WRONG on oh, so many levels. One of the fun things we did was go to the Observation Deck on the 50th floor of the Prudential Center in downtown Boston. Here are a few of the pics that we got from the deck.


The Charles River

Taylor Lane

Fenway Park

The John Hancock building

Taylor on the Observation Deck