Catching up: Boston

We finally made it to Provo and are beginning to get settled in. After a very long trek across the country (11 days total), we're happy to not be driving multiple hours each day. I know I have a lot to catch up on, but MBA Orientation is this week and we already have a bunch of readings to do. The fun has begun!

I did want to share a few pictures from our Boston trip from a few weeks ago. Jim and I had such a good time in Boston! In fact, we both decided that it's now a top contender for "cities to intern in" next summer. It's SUCH a cool town, with so much history and lots to see and do. Our trip started out with a tour of Fenway Park on Monday...

On Tuesday, we spent the entire day doing the Freedom Trail.We went backwards, starting at the Battle of Bunker Hill monument (per guidance from our AMAZINGLY helpful Boston trip planner - Alisa Crowell) and made our way back to our hotel on foot.

Bunker Hill Monument

 

And then hit the USS Constitution,  our country's oldest commissioned warship. As you can see, they did not have high ceilings in the ship decks. Jim definitely would not have made it as a sailor! We then continued on to Paul Revere's house and through the North End.

Paul Revere's House

 Stopped at Mike's Pastry for some cannolis in the North End!

 Yes, it is indeed a random giant macaroni noodle in the middle of Quincy Market. I think Yankee Doodle stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni after he went to town on a pony.

The best part about Boston is that it's so walkable. We probably walked about 6-8 miles a day because we just loved seeing all of the sites. It did make for some tired feet, so after we finished up walking the Freedom Trail, we headed back to the hotel and crashed. The next morning we did a Duck Tour, which was highly entertaining.

 This was our original "Duck" - The Boston Redsox

..and we were really excited to go see the highlights in Boston--by land and by sea...

...but our Duck was sick and he was making bad noises as we entered the water. Consequently, our driver had to call for back-up.

 ..which meant we had to wait for another Duck to come pick us up!

 So we got Pink Penelope instead...

...and although the Pink Penelope was not the most manly of Ducks, Jim took a turn driving her on the Charles River. 

After the Duck Tour, we headed up to Harvard Square to see the university and grab some lunch.

 In front of Harvard Business School
(almost as superior as BYU's Business School)

What I would probably study if I went to HBS...

Later that night, we went to a free concert downtown, put on by the Boston Pops. They played mostly swing songs and lots of people got up to dance. It was really fun to watch.

On our last day in Boston, we took a tour to Lexington and Concord. Unfortunately I didn't take many pictures, but here is one at Lexington, where the battle took place.

And our very final stop of the day was at the Cheers Bar, and ironically, everybody knew our name...

To recap: We loved Boston. A lot. Can't wait to go back soon (hopefully). :)

Basketball Gals

Two and half years ago we all signed up to play church basketball. Who would have guessed we would become such good friends!?

Jane, Janine, KA

Cortne, Meg, MJ

I don't think I've laughed so much in my life than when we'd play together. Some games we would completely dominate and other games we'd get creamed. From Jane getting her technical foul and getting kicked out of the game, to KA's awesome baskets (and subsequent cheering after), and everything in between---I have such sweet (and hilarious) memories with these girls and I will miss them tremendously.

Let's have a reunion game in a few years, eh?

And remember: winning is fun!