Fun times in Boston, despite the Nor'Easter

Well I manged to visit Boston between the Nor'Easters! Only one day of the whole trip was really horrible and that was Friday night when we ventured out to go shopping! The umbrellas were a total fail in the horrible winds! Thanks goodness the shopping was inside!

Saturday was spent wandering around Brookline and the local shops and of course Trader Joes!!
The highlight of Saturday was going to see "Waitress".

We were way back in the rafters but that was fine. It allowed me to bring my contraband of snacks in!! It also gave us a great view of the lovely Boston Opera House.

On Sunday we went to a lovely old church on the Boston College campus. There were some very talented vocalist in their choir!

We had brunch at our favorite local spot and then headed over the the Boston Museum of Art. I realize I really don't get modern art, but the they had plenty of classics to admire, along with some mummies!

Sunday night we watched the Oscars and did a little facial therapy! I would of included a picture but I promised I wouldn't put it out for the world to see!

Monday was a little more shopping this time in Copley and in the Back Bay area. I took pictures of somethings that inspired me, thinking that I could make these myself!!

It was a jammed packed week and I had the absolute best time, despite the weather. Until next time Boston!! 💜

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