Boston, MA

So. Boston. In a word? AMAZING. 

The flight was a piece of cake. My favourite part was the landing. Seriously. I'm not even kidding. It's so very cool to land. It looks like the plane is close enough to hit houses and cars and whatever, or that you could reach out the window and grab a chimney, but you (obviously) can't and the plane (obviously) isn't close enough to hit it all. VERY cool.

My first flight

Michael made a new friend in the Boston Public Garden

You can't see him!

Washington

From the top of the Prudential Building

Harvard (cross river), view from the Prudential Building

Fenway! Go Red Sox!

Us @ the Concert

Michael Buble and I. He touched my hand.

Porter's Bar & Grill -- I LOVE this pub.

Us and the Boston skyline.

The Boxer Hotel

Boston Marathon Finish Line (we crossed it!)

Trinity Church

Lunch at Cheers (Day 4)

I forget.

Us at the Finch (The Boxer's bar)

Cheers!

Me and Diane Chambers!

Michael and Norm!!!!

We drank lots of beer.

Lots and lots of beer.

Michael made more friends

Boston Public Garden -- SO BEAUTIFUL

FENWAY!

Michael took this picture while out for his 8km run

Memorial for the Boston Bombing

Cheers Lunch (Day 4)

Pictures are in a wonky order and I`m having a hell of a time putting them right. Anyway, you get the idea.

It was LOADS of fun.

Two Sleeps!

We fly out from Buffalo on Thursday morning! I'm excited. It's my first flight ever and I've been asked if I'm nervous, but I'm not. I used to swear I'd NEVER go on a plane, but I changed my mind ... life is too short to not take an adventure.

We're staying at The Boxer hotel. Reviews are good, it's close where we need to be and the only complaints seem to be that the rooms are small. Well ... rooms are for sleeping and other fun stuff, so size isn't really important. LOL

It was built in 1904 and has recently undergone some renovations so I'm hoping it's a little bit haunted. A little bit or a lot. You know, either works for me. I'll keep you posted!!

Pictures to come when I get back!

Nine Sleeps!

In nine days Michael and I will be boarding a plane and heading to Boston, MA for an adventure without the children. When we were married in 1998 we couldn't afford a honeymoon, so we're making up for it now. I cannot wait! It's going to be fabulous!

In May he posted an adorable video he made to my Facebook wall telling me I'd won a trip to Boston and listed the things we're going to do while we're there. I had NO idea he had planned it, but he did and it was a wonderful surprise. On top of seeing all the sights and doing the tourist thing we're going to a Michael Bublé concert! Front row floor seats. AMAZING. I tease that we'll be close enough to be sweated on, but (a) I don't really want to be sweated on and (b) I don't really want to be sweated on. But yeah, we'll be close! :)

Oh and did I mention, NO KIDS! ;) I know I did, but it deserves a 2nd shout out. LOL Don't get me wrong, I love my kids but four days with just my husband in a fun city (and a hotel room!!) ... woot!

I think I've got everything I need ... except black ballet flats, but I'm thinking I need to go shopping for some next week. :)

• Passport - check
• Luggage - check
• Kids' sitters - check
• House/Puppy/Kitty sitters - check

I haven't started packing yet (though my OCD really wants me to start so I'm EXTRA prepared) but I have a list of all the necessities. :)

Can't wait!