Sister Love

Pyper was upset about something...I can't remember what.  She probably hurt herself somehow.  When she is upset, she gets mad and has a hard time letting anyone comfort her.  This time, she actually let Kensley giver her a hug and make her feel better.  One of those rare moments.

Savings!

 

This is my haul from a couple weeks ago from my coupon shopping.  I was really excited because it has been a long time since I had a good coupon trip.  I got 6 boxes of cereal, 4 boxes of fruit snacks, 2 boxes of granola bars, one tuna fish pouch and 3 4-packs of yogurt for $10.76 with an 80% savings.  Yes, I have done better, but not in a really, really long time!

Mom, I made a mess!

I was working on some things on the computer and could hear Pyper playing in the kitchen.  I asked Stephen where she was and he said she was playing in the pantry.  In the back of my mind I told myself that wasn't a good idea, but I dismissed it thinking that Stephen had seen what she was doing.  A few minutes later she came out and said, "Mom I make a mess!".  I figured she had been dumping out the storage containers and lids and didn't think this was such a big deal.  I forgot about the incident and then later in the day, went in the pantry for something and discovered her "mess".  Not containers everywhere, although there were a few.  She had found an un-opened container of green taco sauce.  She managed to get the lid off and then the protective plastic covering and started pouring it everywhere.  It was in several different containers, but the majority of it is in the hot chocolate maker.  Nice.  Little stinker!

You're a Star!

Kensley finished her first week of First Grade on Friday (or first three days since they started on Wednesday).  The teacher gives them prizes on Friday for being good during the week.  She came home with this little baggie of Star-shaped marshmallows that said "You're a Star!"  She opened it up and the teacher had written her a note:

Dear Kensley,

You had a great first week at school.  I love your effort and you are a good listener.

Have a good weekend and I'll see you on Monday.

Love, Miss Ucci

My Budding Terrorists

Stephen opened up his footlocker tonight and rummaged through the contents of his Army days.  Pyper and Kensley loved playing dress up.

Computer Time

Kensley loves spending time on the computer playing games from pbs kids and Pyper loves pretending she is big like Kensley.  She always squeezes on the chair with Kensley so she can join in the fun!

First Day of First Grade!

We started the morning off with a yummy breakfast of chocolate chip pancakes, strawberries & bananas and whipped cream with sausage on the side!

Kensley was more than ready for school to start and begin her year as a big first grader!  I, on the other hand, think it is lame that school started on August 8 and not later in the month!



Hello Kitty is an obsession around our house these days so she got this backpack for her birthday.

 

Kensley and Pyper enjoying an afternoon snack of cookies and ice cream with a side of grapes.  The first day of school was a success!

One and Only!

The only picture we got in Boston with me and Stephen in it!

Clough House

Paul Revere

Quincy Market

Quincy Market is a historic building near Faneuil Hall in Boston, MA.  It was constructed 1824–1826 and named in honor of Mayor Josiah Quincy, who organized its construction without any tax or debt. To provide an expansion of shop space, Quincy Market was built, as an indoor pavilion of vendor stalls.  The main Quincy Market building continues to be a source of food for Bostonians, though it has changed from grocery to food-stall, fast-food, and restaurants. It is a popular and busy lunchtime spot for downtown workers. In the center, surrounding the dome, is a two-story seating area.

Faneuil Hall

Known as America's "Cradle of Liberty" Faneuil Hall was a central location for organized protests against British tyranny prior to the American Revolution. Given to Boston in 1742 by Peter Faneuil and designed by the painter John Smibert, it was enlarged by Charles Bulfinch in 1805. The Ancient and Honerable Artillery Company has been headquartered on the top floor since 1746.

Samuel Adams 1722-1803  A Patriot
He organized the Revolution and signed the Declaration of Independence

The Old State House

Old South Meeting House

Boston's Old City Hall

Now a Ruth's Chris Steak house!

King's Chapel

King's Chapel was designed by the first American architect, Peter Harrison; construction began in 1749 and was completed in 1754.  It was the first dressed stone building constructed in the colonies, made of granite quarried in Quincy, Massachusetts.  Architectural historians consider King's Chapel to be one of 500 most important buildings in North America.  The high ceilings, open arches and clear glass windows give the church a special sense of spaciousness and light.  Today, King's Chapel looks very much as it did when it opened over 250 years ago.

The box pews are the original pews.  Each pew was owned by a family who paid 54 shillings a year (worth about  $650 today).   They were designed to protect families from winter drafts in the days before central heating.  Parishioners would sit close together with a foot warmer on the floor providing heat.  They could also bring blankets or even the family dogs to keep warm.  Each pew reflected the size of the family, who could brings in their own pillows, fabrics, and furniture for their pew.  Children often faced their parents, rather than the chancel, so that parents could watch both the service and their children. 

Governer's Pew

This pew was designed for use by the Royal Governors sent as representatives of the King of England.  President George Washington sat in this pew for a benefit concert following the Revolution.  The pew's canopy is one of the only restored elements of King's Chapel; during the Revolution the Patriots pulled off the canopy to protest  the King's authority.  It was restored in 1928.

The Pulpit was built in 1717 by a local Huguenot carver for the first King's Chapel building.  It is the oldest pulpit in the United States still in use on its original site.  More than 30,000 sermons have been preached from it.  The hand carved rails leading up to it were made by apprentices.  Following Purital tradition, one of them rotates the wrong way, symbolizing human imperfection.