The best part...

...of visiting the New England states was seeing Dave, Courtney and Charlie! We had such a fun time with them visiting Boston, Cape Cod, Hyannis (some person may accidentally mispronounce this on occasion) Port, Plymouth and going to the Red Socks - Yankees game at Fenway.  We enjoyed a delicious Italian dinner at a restaurant with our niece Catherine, her husband Ryan and their baby girl Elizabeth.  It was fun to be together and see how these young couples are doing.  Pat stayed several days with Catherine and enjoyed their time together. 
I absolutely love seeing our children and their children in action!  I'm so impressed with Dave and Courtney and the life they are making together with Charlie boy.  They are doing so well and have enjoyed their time on this rotation in Boston. They were such wonderful hosts and made us good food and took such great care of us.  It was so fun to see Charlie in his home environment and watch all his new tricks and stunts.  Dave's job has been challenging and he has learned a lot.  Now it's back to Charlotte, NC at the end of October for their third and final rotation.  What a great experience they have had living in Boston and seeing all of the New England states while there. 

Story time with grandpa

On our "duck" tour of Boston seeing the sights

Rick having a bonding moment with his second cousin
 Mitt Romney at the Massachusetts state house

Baseball game at Fenway!!  So much fun.

Riding the train to get to the game

Choo Choo!

Learning the ropes

Visiting the Mayflower site in Plymouth

We couldn't have been there on a more beautiful day

Enjoying the Cape with Charlie

Too bad we didn't have our swimming gear

Walking the Freedom Trail with Courtney and
 enjoying some pastries from Mike's pastry shop

The North End

Pubs galore

Old State House where the Declaration of Independence
 was read.  It is read each 4th of July and Dave
 and Courtney were able to attend that event this year. 

In front of the Harvard Law School

Cannons used in the Revolutionary War

On the way to the game

Enjoying our seats and the good view of the game

Love those fat little crossed legs!

Charlie took a powder during the game...so sweet!

In front of the Massachusetts state house

In front of the Harvard library

Loved being with our son and his sweet family!!!