I'm Back

Hope no one panicked that I was gone for almost a week. (Of course, those most likely to panic knew where I was....)

We went up to Massachusetts to hang with the family for a few days. It was nice to see people up there, as always, and we did some fun things.

• We spent a morning a the Patriots Training Camp, watching Tom Brady and his buddies practice for last night's game against the Eagles. After the practice, some players came over to the stands for autographs. Peter got one from Lawrence Murony, running back, often injured but pretty good when he's healthy. That was pretty cool. The kids enjoyed "The Patriots Experience" afterwards.
• We did a little fishing, not catching anything, but enjoying some time with Papa.
• We did a little swimming, enjoying some time with my brother and family.
• We went to Canobie Lake Park, glad that it didn't rain. (Thanks for the tickets, Karen!) I'm too old for fast or bumpy rides, but the kids enjoyed themselves. Peter won a soccer ball for John by guessing how fast he would throw a pitch, and then won a stuffed mouse for Catherine playing Wac-a-Mole.

Mostly, we spent some nice time with my family. Thanks, everyone, for giving us a good time.