Full House

Even though we were done with our travels for the week, that did not mean it was time to rest. On Thursday night, we had dinner with Clay Maker, a DU friend who was in town from Maine, Amos, and Tim at a delicious pizza place in Harvard Square. Then, on Friday afternoon, more friends arrived from all over the country. Trevor, Summer's friend from high school, came in by plane from Florida where he attends Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In from New York came Stephanie Caruso and Kelly Lavin (more DU friends) and Kelly’s friend from Ireland, Aiden.  As a group, we made our way to our now somewhat crowded house. Shortly after, Edie, Tim, and Amos arrived with Zak Madelen, another DU friend vising from Kansas City. Together, we headed out to show our guests a good time in the city of Boston. On Saturday, Summer took Kelly, Aiden, Stephanie, Trevor, and Edie to Manchester-by-the-Sea, in northern MA to spend the day on the coast with yet another DU friend, Hunter Swanson. They had a wonderful time in the sun at the gorgeous white sand beach and in the picturesque town.

the girls

High School Reunion and delicious seafood
with Ann and Trevor!

That day, Ashley stayed home to await the arrival of her dad and grandma, who were driving in from Toledo, Ohio. After a nice dinner with them, she rejoined the group and we all went out in Harvard Square for the evening. On Sunday, all of the visitors, including dad and grandma, explored Quincy Market and The North End, where a small Italian festival was taking place.  We had more delicious cannoli- this time from Mike’s Pastry.  It was a nice day and that night we rested after such an eventful past few weeks.

The Bonners!

Our younger guests left early Monday morning and Ashley took the day off to go with her dad and grandma to The New England Aquarium. There, they saw green sea turtles, small sharks, and even touched a few sting rays. That night, Summer joined them for dinner at the famous Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage, voted number one in America for burgers and onion rings. Delicious! After, we ended the evening with a game of cards before bidding farewell to the last of our guests.