May Flowers bring on some Carey Adventures!

Kicking off the baseball season at a Red Sox game… Love living so close to Fenway.

So many great things to celebrate in May:

Two of my nephews are graduating from high school.

Keegan

Jared

But really, who is the real kid at heart… Their mother!!! Aunt Jen showing Ayden some of her cheerleading moves…

Took my sister and her oldest son, Jake, into Boston to show them some culture. We walked the freedom trail right into Urban Outfitters!

We finished off their weekend visit celebrating Ayden’s first communion.

And even hit Crane’s beach before labor day — and dove into the frigid water!

Slowly counting down until the last day of school. With all of the snow days, we are in school until June 26th!!

May 23rd — Each year on my birthday my best and only gift I want is to do something adventurous with my family. This year we decided that since we live so close to my favorite mountain range, we were going to hike Mt. Washington! Our traditional hiking lunches are peanut butter fluff sandwiches…

Up and out early, we hit the trail head. We had our doubts that Trixie (Ayden) would make it very far. What a surprise that not only did she MAKE it to the top, but she talked the ENTIRE way. It was an absolutely perfect day!!! Ending with a bloody mary at Horsefeathers. LIFE is good!!!

 

We knew it was early in the year to be hiking on Mt. Washington but were surprised by the amount of snow and ice on the trail. It had snowed the night before and there was a coating of ice on the rocks as we gained elevation. Made for a tough trip but my crew stayed together and worked thru it.

My best pal has the same quest for adventure as I do. Life is never dull with him by my side.

Due to the snow and ice (and high wind) we decided to end our journey at the Lake of the Clouds hut. Unfortunately it was too early in the year to be open so we didn’t get the hot chocolate we were craving at that point in the day. Now that I know that hiking runs in our blood… I am already planning our next hiking adventure on the knife edge. Katahdin, ME! (The end of the Appalachian trial)

This was one of my top 10 days ever!! Embracing the moment!!

The April Thaw (2015)

So the snow is still lingering but the air is getting a little warmer… Are we finally coming out of the record breaking winter season??? I honestly wonder just how long the snow will be lingering. (Note added 7/15/15 - the last official snow melted in Boston… really??)

We are fed up and want our backyard back!!!

Evenings still cold and chance of flurries… but no worries, we brought a bit of our Shanghai culture home with us and we have home: mani/pedi’s, massage & hair styling. Digging deep for indoor winter fun. I will never tire of their creativity or their massages.

foot massages… for 2 bucks! Can it get any better then that!

Arts & Crafts: Even Dad got involved in the jewelry making!

Once spring break hit though… We were out-a here! Heading SOUTH to the sun. It will be a nice to soak of the Vitamin D rather then swallow it.

Pop Pop and Jordan setting off (with me of course) Jordan on my childhood bike. I won’t even mention all the comments she had about her “old” ride.

Pop Pop with the selfie stick…

My running crew… we don’t mess around!

Nana and Ayden… are the best of pals!

Backyard rifle range (BB gun) - we are target shooting for our squirrel issue on our bird feeders at home.

A day out on the Gulf…

The Captain and his first mates…

All of my favorite men!

And best Spring break ever!

March Update... March Madness... SNOW madness!

My little daredevil is spinning and cartwheeling around town… We have finally discovered a place where he can channel his flipping in a safe environment. I love seeing him in his zone and will never tire watching him find such enjoyment in what he is doing.

More snow… and we give in! We are going to just enjoy it as long as we can and as long as we can ski.

We are definitely still wearing our jersey’s with pride!!!

We are eager to have our backyard back…

ST. Patricks Day:

Is about everything green… Including, green eggs, green cream cheese and a green smoothie!!! I won’t them over with my culinary skills again!

Our one eyed snowman watches over our house while we are sleeping, but even he wants a tropical vacation!

Did someone say road trip… Roads cleared and we are getting OUT of the house!!!

My morning date… waiting for a school delay… but no dice! At this point, summer break isn’t going to start until summer is half over!!

March is LONG… Winter never seems to end…