A Christmas beach walk...

a visit with Judy & Jeff

 

   

 We had a wonderful visit with Judy and Jeff...exploring new places in Boston and spending time together with Brody. Having visitors helped us get out of the apartment even in the cold! The ICA had an interesting show on the 1980s and a great view of the water. We also had dinner in the North End and coffee / dessert at Cafe Vittoria. On the way home, we caught a glimpse of the USS Constitution through the fog. Missing Judy and Jeff already!

a weekend in Amherst

We had a wonderful weekend in Amherst visiting the Firman Family and meeting Emily and Sarah's boyfriends and friends. Brody was incredibly happy and will enjoy spending the holidays with such an animal-loving family. We watched a home video from Emily's first birthday - so grateful for life-long friends. Excited to be living within driving distance and looking forward to visits to NYC and Amherst!

a Thanksgiving in Somerville

 

 A wonderful Thanksgiving afternoon / evening! Thank you to Alysa and Greg for hosting! 

a photo of nana & papa

Spotted this lovely photo on Alysa's fridge last night and I love it. Thinking of nan and papa and Arroyo Grande and family lots this time of year.

a birthday for Alysa!

Happy birthday, Alysa! So happy to celebrate together! xoxo

a thanksgiving in Providence...

 Amazing evening and reunion with friends in Providence for a Thanksgiving gathering at Josh's home. Loved seeing / meeting friends and sharing time together. Brody even made an appearance. Note: 10 pounds of mashed potatoes is a lot...next time I'll make 5 and that should do it. Enjoyed Sunday evening with Stephanie, David and Australian friends, Louise and Andy for a concert and a cozy sleepover in the Fenway.

A Friday evening in...

a dog with a sidecar

 

 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Thanks to Ya-Ya for Brody's costume!

windows

 Looking out the window in Boston with the oncoming storm....daydreaming about Seville and the amazing windows we passed this past summer. Especially love all of the yellows and balconies.

a fall hike with friends

Calvin and Steph came up with the fantastic idea for a day trip to see some fall colors. We ended up in the Berkshires in Western, MA at Monument Mountain, which was absolutely great! Brody even got to come along and spent some time off-leash. I have never seen fall colors like these...and the sun kept coming and going as we sat at the peak taking in the views. Stopped in Great Barrington for some lunch and pumpkin gelato. So grateful for friends, fall, a little nap on the way home, and a chance to explore.