Earlier this month I took the boys into the city to spend a Christmas-themed day while Jon finished up coursework. Then the next Sunday we went to a few more Christmas activities.
Tea party at the Old South Meeting House
A surprise Santa sighting in front of the tree in Quincy Market
Our first ride on the beautiful Greenway Carousel
Matt originally chose to ride the whale (the carousel features some unusual choices as well as the classic carousel horses, etc., thanks to input from local children), but he settled on riding the rocking boat with the seahorse and Andy and me.
We then took a break to play on the playground in Christopher Columbus Park
These two never pass up a sandbox.
Sliding
Exploring the play structure
Andy in a tunnel
Enjoying a snack in view of the Customs House Tower
At the Paul Revere House's Celebrations of the Seasons (yes, Andy is ready for a nap!)
The next day we went to a candy cane hunt and then to part of the tree lighting ceremony in an adjoining town.
At the candy cane hunt
Matt making a holiday card for first responders
Andy coloring his "ugly Christmas sweater"
Inspecting a Christmas tree
Another surprise Santa sighting
At the Christmas tree lighting
Waiting for our train ride after our horse-drawn carriage ride
On the train
Matt on the little Ferris wheel
Riding the carousel
We then returned home for a well earned nap for Andy and some fun playing with his goodies for Matt.
Trying out the watercolors in his goodie bag
