The Lion King

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The Lion King came to Boston and of course we had to see it.  Brendan is still performing Wicked from our London trip.  He loves theater- whether on stage or off.  Aidan like watching the performances too.

We are fortunate to live in Boston where great tours come through.  We are even more fortunate to have family friends who work back stage!  Last year we got to see A Christmas Story and take a look backstage.  This year we went back stage of the Lion King.  It was awesome!  There are so many costumes and props back there!  The boys loved seeing it all and event trying on the hyena legs!

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There are a few more shows coming in the next couple of months and the kids are already talking about what they want to see next!

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2014 Apple Picking

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Well, Murphy’s Law struck.  If you plan weeks in advance to enjoy a fall activity with friends, it will feel like summer.  If you see the skies turing gray as you walk to the apple orchard, it will in fact pour as you put the first apple in your bag.

No matter, we know how to have fun!  And pick yummy apples!

New School Year

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After a very fun summer the boys were ready to go back to school.  They missed seeing their friends and the structure of their daily routines both at school and after school.

Aidan is in fourth grade.  How I am not really sure.  I feel like we just took him to preschool.  He is in the Advanced Work Class this year.  He is really excited about that and the opportunities he will have this year.

Brendan is in second grade.  He is looking forward to his friends.  Last year, his first year at the Condon, was awesome.  I’m not sure it can be topped but he loves that he now knows what to expect.

Here’s to a great school year!IMG_7348