The Cold Front: Vegas Visitors

Warm weather turns people soft. One possible reason why Meg hadn't visited Boston since last century, and a very good reason why last weekend was so momentous. When the wind blows in Vegas, it often feels like you're standing in front of a hair dryer. When the wind blows in Boston in October, it may tear that wind breaker you brought at Target right off your back.

The sun was shining on Friday, so we strolled around Charlestown a bit and explored the USS Constitution.

A cold front rolled in during the middle of the night, bringing several inches of rain. We strapped on the fins to the fucus and swam to the Aquarium for the special exhibit on jelly fish on Saturday.

Check out some video clips of the fish and the jellies at the Aquarium.

Sunday brunch at the Hourihan's where Judy instructed us in the art of express-o. I think she may be moonlighting as a salesperson on a whisper campaign for Senseo. Meg, Hector, and Melissa left their place with Senseo coffee pads dancing in their heads. I guess we'll have a machine by Christahanukah.

Notice the Buffalo mug underneath the spout. That's what sold me. I'm such a sucker.

Sofia and Peter worked on drawings for an hour or so. Peter traced and Sofia colored. They're quite a team.

We braved the winds to get some sightseeing in while the rains had subsided. A walk through the Granary burying-ground, to check out among others Mother Goose's gravestone.

A ride to the Top of the Hub at the Prudential Center for a birds-eye view of the city.

Of course, we also found time to play Scrabble, aka Scramble. Sofia's new favorite game, along with spelling bees. I'm not saying who won this time, let's just say the competition was fierce, and we're just getting started. Truth though, I didn't even come close to playing enough for Sofia's tastes.