We flew out in the wee hours of Friday morning and after two layovers and three flights, we arrived in Boston Friday afternoon. Kya was a super traveler and we even got a few compliments (yippee!).
Connor is adorable and such an alert one-month old. I'm so excited that Kya already has a cousin. It will be very fun to see these two grow up so close in age - only 18 months apart.
Kya was very nervous about the baby. She was jealous when I held him and really not sure what she thought about some little creature that makes noises – she would run away crying whenever he fussed.
However, she did enjoy giving Connor many light kisses on the cheek.
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On Saturday morning, all the ladies (and Connor) went to Penzey's Spices. Andrea has been a loyal Penzeys catalog customer for many years and it was great fun to visit the store with her for the first time. We all went away with a few jars of spices to add to our pantries.
While we were buying spices, the men were tailgating at Harvard. Corey thought the tailgate food of Italian calzones were a nice upgrade from bratwurst and burgers.
This year Harvard is celebrating 375 years.
Built in 1903, the stadium is the oldest in the nation. More stadium info here (it's actually quite interesting).
In case you are wondering, Harvard won.
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Sunday was baptism day.
We went to morning Mass and relaxed at Jesse and Megan's house for the rest of the day until the afternoon baptism. Jesse and Megan made a delicious Irish brunch with beans and bangers (Irish sausage) and eggs. As you can see, Kya enjoyed all the grandma time.
We arrived at the church a bit early, so Corey and I walked around the grounds with Kya.
I would have a better photo if her sitting here but she sat for literally a split second before running off to the next adventure.
And then she found the wall.
If this isn't the most adorable little gal, I don't know who is.
On another adventure.
She is a little nature explorer - even in urban Massachusetts.
This just might be my most favorite photo ever.
And then it was time for the baptism. As expected, Kya thought she had better things to do, so as she and I paced in the back of the church, Corey snapped away with my camera.
We are so glad we were able to make the trip out to be there for this special day.
Jesse (Corey's brother), Megan, and Connor
After the baptism we gathered for an early dinner at an Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. It was a special urban treat to be able to walk to church and to the restaurant from their house in Medford, MA.
Kya discovered a love for french bread. She is perfectly capable of chewing it but she savored the bread by sucking on. It kept her busy for quite a while, so we let her be.
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On Monday morning, Corey, Kya and I headed into Boston via the T (subway rail system) to explore the city.
In the Boston Common (central park in Boston)
Kya got to enjoy another extended bread chewing/sucking ... this time with a soft pretzel from Quincy Market.
City views from the docks on the Charles River.
Later that afternoon, we challenged ourselves to a climb up the Bunker Hill Monument. We climbed all 294 steps to the very top. Corey and Jesse get extra credit for carrying Kya up.
View of Boston from the top.
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On Tuesday we had to head home but not before some last minute snuggles with baby Connor.
Proud Uncle Corey.
