Wicked Pissah Chowdahfest

Still continuing on with our summer list of things to do.

#4 - Ride a ferry

On Sunday, July 1st we took the ferry from Quincy to Long Wharf to partake in Boston's annual Harborfest.

#75 - Eat lunch outside

One reason we went into the big city was for Dan, Becca & John to go to Chowderfest or as a true Bostonian would say ChowDAHfest. We took the ferry because it would bring us just a quick walk away from City Hall Plaza where the Chowderfest was being held. Joe and I brought the three chowdah heads to the plaza and then headed back to the Quincy Marketplace food court for us to select our own lunch. We chose sub sandwiches and ate them outside. Cha-ching! Cross # 75 off the list. 

#84 - Photograph a tall ship

The main reason we went into Harborfest was to see the tall ships. (I knew in advance when making this year's list that the tall ships would be in for this year's Harborfest.) I love seeing the tall ships. We picked riding the ferry in town over taking the train so we could see the ships from the water side in addition to the pier side. Our initial plan was to eat lunch and then walk to Fish Pier where the majority of ships were docked. Sunday had public viewing hours of both the tall ships and also the naval ship USS Wasp. After lunch though, the dark clouds rolled in. Plus the walk from Long Wharf to Fish Pier seemed a lot further than we thought. So we didn't get to go on the ships but they sure were pretty to look at.

We slathered up the sunscreen before leaving the house in the morning. The kids were fine except just a touch of redness of Becca's nose and cheeks. I got a little extra sun than I wanted though. I forgot a hat so my forehead, nose and chest got a little toasted but not as bad as I thought it was going to be.

 

#3 - Sell lemonade

After last summer's very successful lemonade stand, I added it back to this year's list. The boys made signs to put up at the end of the street and at the table with the price of their lemonade-50 cents per cup. Saturday, June 30th they set up their stand at the end of the driveway. Things were a little slow to start but after 3 hours they ended with $18.60. (Odd amount due to tips for their outstanding service.) Later Dan said he wanted to go back to Florida in August. I said, "Oh really? And who's going to pay for that?" He said, "Me. We'll have a lemonade stand everyday to pay for it." My little entrepreneur.

#23 - Swim in an above-ground pool

We are very fortunate to have wonderful neighbors who let us use their pool in the summer. On June 30th, while Daddy and Joe went to a Revolution soccer game, Dan, Becca & I were invited to go swimming at The Vierra's. Ahh, I love swimming just before dusk on a humid night. Here's Becca trying out her new swim vest. She had grown out of her old one. I love using these swim vests compared to arm swimmies.