Fun Times in Boston!

Justin and I explored more of our new home yesterday and today! We went to Fort Independence, which is a really large fort that Justin flies over almost every day as he is landing here in Boston. He was very curious, but to be honest, there was not a lot to it and no information to read...we were both disappointed. It was still really fun packing a picnic and enjoying the afternoon together. It was really foggy/hazy (almost spooky), still warm though! Justin made us a great lunch and we got some good exercise walking the paths! Today, we went to the New England Aquarium and Whale Watching (yeah)! The Voyager III took us an hour and a half off the coast of Boston to view mainly humpback whales. It was really foggy in the beginning, but just as we were approaching the best whale spot the fog cleared and we could see far off into the distance-it was amazing. We saw many different whales coming up for air and swimming along the boat (a little bit in the distance), and we also got to see a humpback breaching many times in a row. Our guide said that this is very rare to see! It was very fun...I only wish I could have touched them. The pictures are not great because we both wanted to actually enjoy watching them. The aquarium was very fun and filled with interesting creatures. I love the seals and penguins. Justin is a fan of the puffer fish and sharks. We had a great time playing tourists for the day!

City Shots From Whale Watching!

A few shots from the boat coming back into Boston from whale watching!

Jenny and Brandon's Wedding

Jenny and her father Dennis just beginning to walk down the aisle!
Jenny and all of us getting her reading for the ceremony!
Some good old-fashioned cake feeding...ge was a good boy and there was no smudging!
Justin and I after the ceremony! Her flowers were vibrant and pretty!

Jenny and Brandon tied the knot on Friday, August 3rd with a beautiful catholic ceremony, followed by a fun-filled reception! From the dress to the flowers, to the meal, and good company...it was an awesome day! Jenny and Brandon also had different activities surrounding their wedding for family and friends to get to know each other! She and Brandon have wonderful families and friends, and it was fun getting to know them! Justin and I enjoyed sharing in their wedding day and being guests at a wedding so soon after our own...it was nice to see it from another perspective! Congratulations to a beautiful couple! They are on their way to Jamaica, where they will be honeymooning for a week!

The Bochenski's (part two)

Here are a few more pictures of the wedding and reception!

From L to R: Jenny's twin sister, Rose, and Mandie
Her sister and I at the rehearsal dinner
Jenny with friends Sara and Katie
Rose caught the bouquet!
This is Mandie and her husband Johnathan! We got to know them pretty well over the coarse of the wedding events and they are a super sweet and fun couple. Mandie is a great friend of Jenny's and it was really fun to get to know her and her husband!

Revere Beach

Justin and I enjoyed a beautiful afternoon at Revere Beach today! It had been so long since either of us spent time just laying in the sun enjoying a beach setting! The water was a little chilly, but very refreshing! I have now dipped my toes in the Atlantic (Justin had already done so). At the beach there were these crazy sand sculptures that were super neat to see! There had clearly been a contest and boy were they all great! It was super fun and we could not have created better weather if we tried! Oh yeah, Justin was in heaven because all the planes were flying right over us to land on 22 Left at Logan (22 refers to the runway direction). Fun times!!

Jenny's Bachelorette

Jenny and about 10 of her close family and friends celebrated this last weekend with her Bachelorette party! The day began in Minneapolis, MN with some decorating, pedicures, and good old fashioned games! We rented a hotel room, took a limo to dinner, and enjoyed the downtown bar scene for the remainder of the evening! I took many pictures (I felt like you Melissa) and enjoyed doing so! I was also able to attend Jenny's last dress fitting (her dress is soooo beautiful), but I won't be putting any of those pics up...wouldn't want to ruin the surprise!

Enjoying Married Life!

Justin and I have been enjoying these last few days together before his work schedule gets very busy! We have been cooking fun dinners, exploring, and perfecting our home! We are settling down here in Boston and learning how to get around...and do what to most people are simple things, but here can be complex....can you say grocery shopping...a little tricky when we don't want to give up our parking place so we take the "T" to save money and go to a place similar to Safeway (Shaw's)! Whole Foods is very close to us and we love it, but it gets very expensive! Anyways, we love cooking together and walking everywhere! See Justin's picture...very proud of our pizza! His side is the "stacked" side.