Happy 2009!

Rob and I stayed in for New Year's Eve (which also marked the 9 year anniversary of when we met). On New Year's Day, Grammy & Poppy came over to watch the boys OVERNIGHT! So we went into Back Bay (Boston) and checked into our room at the Westin. It only took us 20 minutes, door to door - such a good reminder that even though we now live in the burbs, the city is not that far! We got ready and headed out on the cold, snowy roads. And when I say cold, it was a whopping 15 degrees - when the wind wasn't blowing! We didn't realize how many restaurants would be closed on New Year's Day, but found Fleming's (steakhouse). We cozied up to the bar and had a phenomenal meal. We then went to see one of our favorite comedians perform: Joel McHale, host of the tv show The Soup. I laughed so hard I literally cried. We finished the night with dessert at Finale. We spent the next day walking through the bitter cold streets of Boston to see the ice sculptures left over from First Night. We finally found one in the Common, only to notice there was a crowd surrounding it to watch it be destroyed by a fork lift. The potential lawsuits of kids climbing on the sculptures and hurting themselves destroys the fun for all!

It was such a perfect getaway. Though, we were so excited to come home and see the boys. It seemed as though they aged 3 years in the 24 hours we were gone. I guess you really don't notice the changes when you see them 24/7. And to show us how happy they were to have us home, they stood by the door and cried for 30 minutes after Grammy & Poppy left. Thanks, boys.