It's only been three weeks?!

So we've been in Boston for three weeks now, I'm going to catch up to where we are now!

This is the Charles River and a picture of the Boston skyline

 from a running trail near Boston University. 

Our first week consisted of cleaning and unpacking! J started school Tues. Sept 3rd. We learned to ride the T ( thats what they call the train/subway here). As I looked for a job I explored the city! The first week I went to Boston Commons and the Boston Public Library!

Mrs. Mallard and her eight ducklings Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack and Quack.

These are from the popular children's book Make Way For Ducklings. I highly recommend it.  

The famous swan boats in Boston Commons.

So if you didn't know the Boston Public Library is an historic library and it's beautiful. The above three pictures are from the library. 

That Saturday Josh had a field trip for school and That Sunday the 8th we went to Carter Memorial UMC and we were greeted by so many friendly people.

The second week was a little less hectic as we started getting a routine down.  That Tuesday I started a temporary receptionist job that I'm still doing! Because of it I'm being considered for another position within the company. Fingers crossed that something comes from it!

Last Saturday, J took a break from his studies and we spent the afternoon walking the Freedom Trail and seeing downtown Boston.

The Trail starts near Boston Commons and these were painters there. I plan to join them someday this fall to capture some of the foliage!

                 

The Trail is the path that Paul Revere took as he warned that the British were coming. 

This is his grave. There are three graveyards on this trail and it's remarkable how old the grave markers are and that they are still standing. 

This is the Old North Church Steeple where the two lanterns hung

 that told Revere that the British were coming by sea. 

This is the USS Constitution a.k.a "Old Ironsides" 

It's in the navy yard that Paul Revere rode to along his path.

We got to go on board and below deck!!! SO exciting!!!

 

The Bunker Hill Monument and end of the trail. 

It was so neat to see all these historical buildings and sites that you just read about in history books.  That Sunday we went to church at Community United Methodist church, where our good friend Zach is the pastor. It was wonderful to hear him preach and meet all the great people in the congregation. They are focused on bringing the Kingdom here and now.

This past week, fall was upon us as the weather got crisp and cool!

Today, we explored Coolidge corner seeking out a new grocery store. We went to a cute little creperie where we had frozen nutella hot chocolate. and we went to a lovely old and large bookstore called booksmiths!

           

Lily is enjoying Boston too!!! :)