We knew the Brouwers' were coming for weeks, but we kept in under raps to surprise the kids. It was so very much fun! The girls were shocked.
Jack, Michelle, and the girls spent Easter weekend in New York City and then took the train up to Boston's South Station where Mike met them. (We told the kids that Dad was at a meeting.)
The next few days were so very much fun. The girls had to go to school, but we made sure that we were prompt with their pick up. The girls basically had a 5 night sleep over. They were not very interested in seeing the sights of Boston, but instead just playing and laughing.
The Brouwers in front of George Washington's statue in the Public Garden.
Carter and I skipped the Freedom Trail tour and played at the Frog park in Boston Commons
We took the girls home on the Green Line while Jack and Michelle took in the JFK Library
The weather improved nicely for their visit so that the girls could play on the swing in the back yard
One of the best evenings was out on Sargent's Wharf, going out for pasta in the North End, and getting dessert at Mike's Pastry.
Other highlights of the trip were shopping in Quincy Market, the street performer, University of Michigan winning the semi-finals, Harvard's Museum of Natural History, and the USS Constitution.
The count down is on! The girls endured a difficult good-bye to their dear friends, but we tried to reassure them that the move is just 82 days away.
