Bunker Hill Monument

    We finally climbed the Bunker Hill Monument. All 294 steps.

I love living immersed in all this history. The Bunker Hill Monument is actually located on Breed's Hill, the site of the first major battle of the American Revolution in 1775. It is here where most of the misnamed fighting in the Battle of Bunker Hill actually took place. It is free to climb! And if you've never visited, it is always a good one for the bucket list.

daylight savings begins.

We went for a walk after dinner on Monday to celebrate the extra hours of light. Then we got chocolate (her) and strawberry (him) frappes. Tuesday rolled around and we frolicked in the park and drank dark'n'stormys on the deck at The Sail Loft, before dinner this time, because there was that much more sun to enjoy.Even after a mild winter that lacked the epic snowstorms I was craving, the early burst of spring weather felt pretty darn amazing. Let there be daylight!

january weekend.

It was 45 degrees and sunny this past Saturday in Boston. In other words, it felt like early April as opposed to late January. We cooked meals at home, strolled through Beacon Hill, had a drink in Back Bay and visited our favorite baby in the South End. It was leisurely paced and perfectly relaxing. How was your weekend?

Wharf District Parks

An evening walk for ice cream, watching the sunset on the Greenway, followed by a stroll through Christopher Columbus Park - this is a glimpse of summer in my back (front?) yard. I took these in the beginning of July (when I got my new camera) - which seems like forever ago!I thought the whimsical element of the bright carousel set against the modern industrial buildings made for some fun photos.The Wharf District Parks within the Rose Kennedy Greenway are one of my favorite spots to stretch out with a blanket and a good book. And maybe a Purple Cow Frappe. Families and friends flock to these lively and energetic parks that span the length in between Surface Road + Atlantic Avenue flowing north. The Christopher Columbus Park just next door welcomes you to the North End with plush green landscapes. It is largely defined by a trellis running the length of the park and opposing waterfront views. It is dotted with unique fountains and bright flowerbeds. For springtime photos of this park, be sure to check out an old post.Happy August!