The post to make up for a lack of posting...

Where have we been? BOSTON!

We enjoyed our first family vacation seeing friends, celebrating Jeff's graduation, going to our old church, taking the T to some of our favorite places...it all made for a great time. I think I still have a lot to learn about traveling with two kids, but both Hannah and Kate were troopers on the plane rides and as I schlepped them around Boston.
How sweet it is to see such dear friends!

How old are you girls?? Both girls said two,

Our morning church CTK Cambridge had a BBQ following the service. It was so nice to see friends and chat with people. Hannah ran around just like she had never left!




Our evening church, CTK Dorchester has grown, and yet still has the same great community and teaching that makes the church unique.


On the way home from church it rained and Jeff shared Frankie's umbrella with the girls.

Playing with Frankie!

Dexter and Jenny

I saw a ton of friends during the week and had a great time chatting, playing, laughing and catching up. It really felt like old times.









Wednesday, the day before graduation, Jeff and I took the kids to Harvard Square to get the tickets to his ceremonies and pick up his cap and gown. Being there with all the set up and preparation made me very excited to see him graduate - and to think, we almost didn't go to the ceremonies!!


Harvard Library - the flags are not usually there.

Hannah loved running through the rows of the chairs. I think she sensed the anticipation for graduation as well!

Waiting for the T
Playing in Kendall Square
We tried to get all the McFurry kids in one photo:


wild man!



Kate noticing Dexter's pacifier

Then Kate spit up on the couch...




The end.

Graduation day was Thursday, the last day that we were there. That meant that the kids (and I) were already tired and now I was taking them to an adult-like activity where they would need to sit, listen and wait. With the help of Cindy and Roger the girls (and I) held it together. There were three ceremonies. The first one was on the Harvard yard and Jeff only had two tickets so Cindy and Roger attended it. These pics are from one of Jeff's friends, and I am so grateful to have them!!

We met Jeff after the ceremony for the second diploma receiving ceremony where Jeff carried Hannah and Kate across the stage and as he received his diploma they received a baby diploma.
Waiting for the T...H awake and K sleeping.

Waiting for the first ceremony to end...




Waiting...
...waiting...
...waiting...
...waiting...
YEAH!!!

The third and final ceremony was the hooding ceremony. I was only allowed to sit in the child section and not permitted to get close enough to get a picture of Jeff being hooded, so I took a picture of the screen.
On the bus to the final ceremony.
H fell asleep in the stroller.
K should have been asleep.
After walking around with K she finally fell asleep. Roger held her and fell asleep too!


Jeff being hooded.
Jeff exiting the ceremony - this pic also has the face of the Harvard Security that yelled at me when I was too close to the main area...I was pretty rude to him (he started it) and still don't regret it.

Hannah hit full melt down after the third ceremony. She was crying because she was clearly exhausted. Sweet H. We cut out losses and headed home for a good night sleep before the plane ride back to San Diego.

It was a very full vacation, celebrating a very big accomplishment. I am very proud of Jeff for his hard work and perseverance these past few years. Way to go Jeff! I love you very much!