August 15, 2010

This was the last day of a nice vacation. We kayaked on the Charles River. Kenny was nervous at first but the water was warm. After that we rented bikes and biked from Cambridge to Harvard, then across the bridge into Boston. There is a great bike path all along the river. This is where we came across the news crews outside the jail where the Craigslist killer had killed himself that morning. Always excitment in a big city. I can't wait to go back. We really feel like we saw it all and understand the city and it's people better. Now home to Tucson.

August 14, 2010

We made it to the top of the Prudential Center for a drink. 52 floors high. From there we were able to see the Areosmith Concert going on at Fenway Park.

August 13, 2010

Trying to get creative on the USS Constitution. We walked the entire Freedom Trail today starting at the beginning in the Boston Common. It's only 3 miles but seems like so much more. We were bummed out because some of the sights along the way charge to get in. We passed on those and opted for a stop in pubs along the way for a cold beer. It's the adult version of the Freedom Trail.

August 12, 2010

Kellie is heading to the airport to go home. We had a great time. This is the view out of our hotel window. Just to the right is the water. It was a great place to stay for 5 nights. Tomorrow Kenny and I transfer to a hotel downtown. She motto was "I came a Armenian and left an Irish".

She even has the shirt to prove it. After all her name sure sounds a bit Irish!

August 11, 2010

Two pics for today. I took so many. Fishbowl on the warf. Great weather for sitting outside. The other is a water fountain near Harvard. Kellie and I found a couple of good places to rest on our day of touring.

August 10, 2010

I am psyched...while waiting for a tour of Fenway Park I figured out how to take monochrome pictures with my camera. I am going to fool around with it some. I like the mood it creates. Here you see Kenny and Kellie in Boston's North End outside Mike's Bakery. Everyone was walking around with a pastry box from Mike's. Very, very good.

August 9, 2010

It was so fun to see a fire station dog. He didn't have spots but he was having a good time. The female fire fighter did not want her pic taken. I love the happenings in a city. Kenny thinks I'm more of a city girl but I don't know. I would love to spend half the time in a city and half in the mountains. If only........

August 8, 2010

Kellie and I were on a mission to get to Maine. The only state dad said he had never visited. We made it. This is a lighthouse in York, Maine. We tried the water, but it was freezing so we walked a lot, sat on the beach people watching and finally had a great salad at a cafe by the water. A great day! We were only missing Kamie.

August 7, 2010

They have this farmer's market on a regular basis in Boston. Not far from Quincy Market. Hundreds of venders and customers. I liked the colors that were there. Kellie was not interested. I think it is a real generation gap on this one. 2 50 yr old adults=yes 1 22 year old = no, no . We bought cherries!

August 6, 2010

This is Kenny and Kellie drinking an Irish Car Bomb at the Blace Rose in Boston. Our first night there. The music was great and the weather even behaved. Both slept until noon the next day!

August 5, 2010

I was driving to mom's house to return her lawm mower and the sun was just setting. From the street behind her house you can get some fantastic sunset pictures

August 2, 2010

Another day, another cloud, another rainbow.........What a summer season of clouds!

August 1, 2010

Three nights, three dinners. Only this one is easy.....family. All is well in the world when you have your kids, mom, dog, and husband in the same place and everyone is happy. Kenny would say this ranking is intended! I'm just tired from serving and cleaning....next a movie.

July 31, 2010

This is Jay and Cynthia. We had a few couples over for dinner. The dinner conversation got lively when we started discussing HUNTING. Really passionate people. I thought it was cute that they started dancing......maybe it was the Key Lime Martinis talking.

July 30, 2010

"The Pot of Gold" Ben and Erin came for dinner and then this rainbow appeared. They are recently engaged! Ben works with Kenny at Raytheon.

July 29, 2010

And rain if finally did. Kristi has turned me on to a website that teaches you how to fully use your digital camera. I am having a lot of fun and soon I should be able to take better pictures. Here I was trying to get the water to flow. I think you get the picture!

July 28, 2010

How's this for the nick of time. Not much to report today....but here is a pic.

July 27, 2010

Again, I almost forgot to take a picture. It is hard remember each day. This was taken late in the evening. A silk flower in our guest room.

July 26, 2010

I told you she likes to play ball and swim.

July 25, 2010

The rain has really helped the grass turn green. I always have a willing subject. Kula is getting older but still loves to play ball and swim.

July 24, 2010

I was at a swim party where I took a picture of Kenny and his friend....then I got home and saw the moon coming up through the storm clouds. I loved it! That's all I can say about it.

July 23, 2010

This is taken at the Lutheran Church on Tanque Verde. Several of my friends attend here. Mom has decided to make this her church. She goes every week with a friend and then they get coffee or drive around looking at storm damage. I'm thankful she feels good here.

July 22, 2010

One of the best things about Tucson is the sunsets. During certain times of the year we don't have a cloud in sight, so during this season I will be posting a lot of cloud pictures. Amazing!

July 21, 2010

To escape the summer heat, we headed to Mt. Lemmon for a quick dinner. Twelve miles up and 25 degrees cooler. I was responsible for taking the fixings for Bloody Marys. It was going to be soooooo good......if only I hadn't forgot the Vodka! Here's a suggestion.....don't choose your picnic table too close to the outhouse, especially if there is a breeze!

July 20, 2010

OK....I forgot to take a picture at Bunko tonight, so on the way home I took one of all the road construction blinkies on my way home. Tanque Verde is torn up. It will be nice in a year or so when there is a dedicated walking trail and bike lane. Not my best photo. P.S. I won $20 at Bunko! Still trying to take one a day.........obviously no matter what.

July 19, 2010

We three friends. Mary Helen, Jayne and I get together 3 times during the summer to celebrate our birthdays. We also try and schedule a few more dinners during the year. We met in a businesswoman's group several years ago. It's fun to keep in touch and see how thier businesses have grown or have struggled. The only topic that is forbidden is politics! Not in agreement. Luckily I am the one down the middle.