Boston

We had a very timely trip to see Boston over the 4th of July weekend, and got to see many inspiring sites of those who gave or were willing to give their lives for freedom.

But first thing we had to go see the ducklings from "Make Way for Ducklings" one of Jessica's favorite books in Boston Public Square. We also loved seeing some of the other things Robert McCloskey brought to life in this book--Beacon Hill, Louisburg Square, the state house and the pond in the public garden.



Jessica was way excited when she first saw Mrs. Mallard and her 8 ducklings that she rushed right over to them. Emily was right on her heels and climbed right on one of the ducklings.



We also got to ride on one of the swan boats! (Also in the book.)



Then we walked along "Freedom Trail" and saw many interesting sites.

The Massachusetts State House



Old City Hall



Boston Harbor



We had to take a break in the middle so we went back to the hotel so Emmy could nap and Jessi and Dad went swimming. The water was really cold and Jessica was just shivering and shivering but would not get out she was having so much fun!!



Paul Revere House



Paul Revere Statue



Old North Church



U.S.S. Constitution



Bunker Hill Monument



The next day we went to Lexington and Concord where the Revolutionary War began.

Lexington Green





I also got to tour the Louisa May Alcott home!! (Wrote "Little Women".) Thanks to Nate who watched the girls--it would've been disastrous to try to keep them from touching anything, and I was really able to listen and enjoy it--it was wonderful!!



Then we drove down to Plymoth and saw Plymoth Rock, which was MUCH smaller than I imagined. I pictured a huge rock jutting out into the ocean--not so, but it was still neat to see. (I guess it was 3 times bigger when they landed...)



We also saw a recreation of the Mayflower--Mayflower II.



Finally we just found a beach on the Atlantic Ocean so we could play. The girls LOVED it, and so did we!! When Emily sees water it means pick up rocks and throw--watch out! (She gets it from her Dad.)