Parlee Farms

I've heard so much about the farms in Massachusetts I decided to go on an outing to one with playgroup this week.

Lacey, Jenna, and Bekah
My boys look so happy to be here!

David had no fear when it came to feeding the goats

We walked through the blueberry fields for quite awhile. I wish I liked blueberries because the looked good and ripe. We then settled on feeding to goats because David was too little for the small tractor driving. But boy did he want to get on one. I couldn't figure how to explain that he was just too short to reach the peddles. Luckily he settled on feeding the goats.



If you are inclined to watch a sideways video it is pretty funny. I filmed this on my point and shoot and I'm not the brightest. I had it turned the wrong way and can't for the life of me figure how to flip it. If you are a video whiz--help!

David just loved the animals. He didn't have a problem sticking his whole finger inside any goats mouth. When we ran out of quarters he just picked the little pieces of food from the dispenser. He gave everyone a good laugh.

It is a miracle that we got him to sit down!

I was really excited to pick raspberries but by this point my boys were done. Will wasn't happy in his stroller and David just wanted to roam around where I couldn't see him. Lacey and Bekah tried to help me corral him. He liked mixing up Lacey's blueberries with raspberries and even ate the occasional raspberry himself.

Poor Will got a little toasted. We didn't get many berries but we went for the fun and certainly had a good time. Both boys fell asleep on the way home.

Horsey with Dad

The newest thing at our house is David pretending that his parents are draft animals. He loves playing horsey and often demands that we get down on all fours so he can ride around. We tried to see if William liked the game too. I think he did.

The perfect activity to get them wound up just before bed

This is becoming a typical David face. William is hanging on for dear life. And of course Brad is being a very good horse.

Last Days of Summer

All the splash parks and pools are ready to close for the summer. Brad took David for one final trip. Could life get any better?

Eating a snack (cookie?) and hanging out with Dad

Brad said that David had fun until they got caught in a random downpour and had to run home. I had the car and didn't pick up my phone. Oops. I forget that it does that here.

Just Because

William was looking so sweet today.

Just had to share a picture of my cute little man.

Cochituate State Park

Our ward has a wonderful playgroup. For one reason or another I didn't attend a single activity last year. I guess a water outing wasn't the best first activity to try. The beach was great. The water was warm. The weather was perfect. I loved the company. It was just really difficult to have both my little guys around water at the same time! Argh. If at first you don't succeed...

Jenna and David
(We had Bio 100 together at BYU and now she's out here in MA!)

Good thing I had help from this girl and a few other lovely ladies. It feels dumb to admit that I can't do it all. Gotta buy some floaties.

Waterfire Providence

Meghan is the expert on all things New England and suggested that we go to Waterfire on Saturday night so that is what we did. I like the charm of Providence a little better than Boston. We got caught in traffic on the way so we were fashionably late. We met up at the food court for some quick dinner.

Meghan with William

Eating at Taco Bell is always exciting since there aren't as many around here as in the West. Brad was the only one who differed. He had a hamburger from Johnny Rockets.

William, Brad, and David

If you look carefully you'll notice they have really cute personalized shirts. Thanks Meghan.
As we walked from the mall to the river we ran into one of Brad's classmates from BU. I'm always amazed how no matter where you go you run into someone you know.

They didn't behave as well for the picture with Mom.

Maybe they like Meghan better?

This reminded of those guys who row gondolas in Italy

Meghan and David

We watched from the sidewalk rather than lug the stroller down to the river level. David pointed at every car and bus that passed by. I think this time Brad was more nervous about David going over the edge than I was.

I'm not 100% but I think this was when they started lighting the fires.

He was always on the the move...

More of Waterfire

It actually looked a lot prettier than this but I'm no photographer. Brad and I braved the crowds and walked along the river for a few minutes and met up with Meghan and her cousin to say goodbye.

Four Years of Wedded Bliss

This was the first anniversary...or close to it anyway. Our then favorite getaway San Diego. Foot loose and fancy free. BYU students, no kids yet, in many ways the world at our feet.

And this was our fourth anniversary. Our apartment in Boston. How romantic!

Our little outing from a few days ago was to be our gift to each other. I was surprised to find a gift wrapped and waiting for me on the table. I glared at Brad. He said just to open it. A new camera with all the accessories. I couldn't decide whether to be mad at him for getting a gift (so expensive!) or happy that I now had a camera.

He didn't buy it. It was part of his dental supply kit from school! He just couldn't stand to not do something. He really had me. At least now we have a camera except for when it needs to be used for undetermined school purposes.

Happy Anniversary to one patient and loving husband and father. Brad sees love as an action verb. I love this about him.