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Oh, this city.  

I don't think I've been more blown away by the beauty of this neighborhood than this spring.  It's been absolutely celestial.  If I imagine heaven.... there's got to be this many cherry blossoms, magnolia trees, etc. everywhere.  These pictures were from our anniversary weekend.  Nelson surprised us with a picnic at Piers Park in East Boston.  I wish I could have spent every day there during this blossoming part of the year.  In a bittersweet moment though, it's been starting to fade.  Neon pink turns to baby pink to white.... to green.  Not just any green, but the brightest green you've ever seen.  It's fascinating to see this vivid of colors everywhere and I do love the green, but there was something so magical about cherry blossoms floating around you.  A light pink snow enveloping you in it's airy music.  Breathtaking.  

I guess it's about time we say it..... but in a blink of an eye, our time here in Boston has come to an end. We will be spending the next chapter of our lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina!! Another pretty portion of this country.  We really are lucky to be putting roots down in some gorgeous places.  The thought of moving brings pangs of all different emotions.  One hand, I am so sad to leave this place. our home. especially since seeing this spring.  It saddens me that Auden is leaving before being able to comprehend and experience Boston.  The other hand, Chapel Hill is so alluring... with it's siren song of comfortable, more suburban-like living.  Oh, but I have loved living in this city!  The fact that we essentially only use the car once a week has been fabulous.  So many activities available at the tip of our fingers.  So attainable.  But Chapel Hill feels right.  We know this is where we are supposed to be, and because of that, the pain of saying goodbye lessens a little bit.  For those who haven't been able to see us while we've lived here.... don't worry!  A part of us will always be here and we'll be happy to come visit with you. Also, anyone up for renting a beach house along the coast of NC?  Won't that be a bucket full of fun?? :) 

P.S. I realize that these pictures are very similar to our Forest Hills Cemetery adventure...

I guess I like to throw nature in Auden's face?? ;) He sure does love it though. 

Boston Gem: Forest Hills Cemetery

and we thought the Arboretum was good... oh man! this really is a gem.  Forest Hills Cemetery is absolutely breathtaking.  It is golden. leaves blowing around all around... like you're in a calming tornado! it's peaceful. We had to take advantage of this perfect backdrop and take some pictures after church.  If you're in the Boston neighborhood and you still haven't gone.... go now!! The leaves may not be as stunning anymore.... but I'll cross my fingers that they are for you.  If you aren't in the Boston area, why not come over now?? We'll take you there! *hint hint... nudge nudge*
If you aren't here or coming.... then hopefully these photos will suffice. but remember.... these don't do it justice!

 One of Auden's new tricks is giving kisses. Oh me, oh my. They're slobbery and wet (who needs a puppy when you've got a baby?), but so so perfect. 

Boston Gem: Arnold Arboretum

So... fun fact about us: it's been over A YEAR since we've moved here! Another fun {not really} fact about us: we haven't done HALF the exciting things to do around here!!! booooooo! To make this fact a better fact, we've gone to the Arnold Arboretum! check!!! oh, it was gorgeous.  When they say "Boston in the fall is beautiful!" they really mean it. Last year, (in our inexperienced experience) Boston's colorful fall seemed to only last a week... this time it's been stunning for the past few weeks.  Want to see?? Take a look!

warning: lots of pictures! 

these "Auden in the trees!" pictures just kill me. sorry if you don't find them as humorous and cute.

maybe this is creepy... but every time i drive by these houses along Jamaica Way... I dream about what the insides looks like. I don't doubt they're just as beautiful on the inside as they are outside.  They are simple, quaint, and so charming.  Maybe one day we'll live in a home that's over 1,000 square feet... with a dishwasher, washer/dryer, carpeted floors.... but until then, I will enjoy lots of cuddles and laughs in this apartment we call home. Because come on, how much longer do we have left living as a young student couple, living in an apartment barely big enough for our family (who knew that one baby would take up this much space??)? We have years to spend in a big home... I will cherish these special moments I have in this little place.  

Home sweet home.