Faye and I went on her class field trip to the swan boats in the Boston Public Garden. It was one of those days that makes me love living in Boston -- the Common, the Garden, even the T. Faye was happy because she didn't have to wear a life jacket (on the swan boat or the T).
East coast flowers: outside our front
In front of the fountain on our last night in Dana Point. We're all smiles now, but at 3:30 am the next morning we'll wake the girls and begin the cross-country Odyssey back to Cambridge.
Hootie and the Blowfish played a private concert for Metlife in the ballroom of the hotel. At first we were all, "Oh yeah, Hootie -- they have like one good tune." Then we went to the concert and we were all, "Man, those guys have like FIVE good tunes." But seriously, we had a blast and left with newfound respect for Hootie. Even if you're currently playing corporate gigs and the Cape Cod Melody Tent, it's very cool when an entire country knows your songs by heart (as evidenced by the raucous singing-along by the Metlife crowd.)
Someone got married at the hotel while we were there and they must like pink roses. These huge urns decorated the altar for the outdoor ceremony. And there were arrangements like these on all the tables at the reception. I can't imagine how many thousands of pink roses were used in all!
Tonight's dinner had a Hollywood theme. There were stars everywhere, the plates were iridescent, the tables were lit from within, and the food was fantastic.
Anna and Faye got a big kick out of ordering room service and eating while watching a movie!
I'm always amazed by the opulance and elegance of the events on the Metlife trips. For dinner on our first night, we walked out of the hotel and into a fairy-tale. Beautiful linens, flowers, candles, music and even a lemonade stand for the kids. And don't forget the backdrop of a made-to-order California sunset!
Metlife's beloved mascot, Snoopy, was on hand to greet the gang in Dana Pt. Anna snuggled up, Faye kept her distance.
On Sunday, we visited neighbors who have a lovely backyard garden. Faye arrived fully clothed but soon disrobed and turned their bird bath into her personal sitz bath.
Here are some pictures Anna and I took on the way home from school. Anna took the bottom photo of both of us. I took the top photo of Anna (just kidding, Anna).
