Boston, Ma

Two people posing together near a large tree in a park during spring.
Couple posing on a bridge with ornate architectural details in an urban park setting.

We took Hailee and Ty to the Boston Public Gardens and the Boston Common. We walked around Beacon Hill and then followed the Freedom Trail to Granary Burying Ground, the Old North Church, King's Chapel, Faneuil Hall, and Quincy Market. Though many of the shops were closed, it was still fun to visit and explore! We were so lucky to have Bryan as our tour guide as I would not have been able to explain anything historical.

Black and gold Public Garden sign from 1837 hanging on a metal post.
Person sitting on stone steps in front of a classic black door with number 2.
Person in casual attire sitting on steps of elegant doorway with potted flowers.
Modern city skyline with skyscrapers and historic buildings in downtown Boston.
A couple sitting together on stone steps in front of an ornate iron gate.
Golden dome of Massachusetts State House against cloudy sky with bare trees.
Historic Massachusetts State House entrance with ornate iron gates and brick facade.
Two people reading a historic plaque behind iron gates.
Three people viewing the Franklin monument in a historic cemetery.
Close-up of a weathered gravestone from 1818 in Boston.
Historic cemetery with rows of headstones and brick buildings in the background.
Freedom Trail sign pointing to King's Chapel Burying Ground in Boston.
Colonial brick building with white trim and balcony in Boston.

Foxborough, MA & Providence, RI


We walked around Patriot Place and showed Hailee and Ty Gillette Stadium. We waited for our table to be ready by the fire and then enjoyed dinner before we went to Providence to visit another state and find dessert! Bryan knew just the street to take us to and we happened upon a fun European-esque area with Italian music and sparkly lights! The photos were taken on my phone so they aren't as nice, but I am happy we have them for the memories!

Group taking selfie outside Gillette Stadium with scoreboard visible in background.
Friends gather around an outdoor fire pit with clear dome covering and chairs on a restaurant patio.
Couple dining outdoors with takeout boxes under festive string lights.
Two people enjoying takeout food at an outdoor table.

Webster Lake & Putnam, CT


Hailee found the most amazing restaurant on Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, AKA Webster Lake. We sat outside and had a beautiful view of the lake. It got pretty chilly after the sun went down but we did see a beautiful sunset! We then decided to hit another state, so we drove across the border to Putnam, Connecticut to Walmart where we bought a Cheese Danish for dessert and lucked out and found a couple of Pokemon card packs (they are hard to come by).

Group enjoying outdoor dining on a lakeside patio deck during sunset.
Couple dining outdoors on waterfront deck with plates of seafood and menu.
Couple enjoys seafood and fries on outdoor restaurant deck overlooking water.
Couple standing together on waterfront deck during golden sunset.
Couple standing on wooden deck overlooking lake during sunset.

Cape Cod, MA


We booked a VRBO and stayed in Dennisport, MA on the Cape. We got our bearings on Thursday and visited the beach, as well as the Kream N' Kone, which had over 1000 five star reviews (I wouldn't have given it 5 stars it was edible). The Cape Cod Creamery on the other hand, apart from their garbage customer service, was absolutely amazing! Luckily, the second time we visited, they had a much better, and not lazy, staff.


On Friday we drove to Provincetown and explored the city. Not every shop was open but we found a delicious place to eat lunch and we had a fun time walking the streets and looking at the Ocean. We went to the Cape Cod National Seashore and took some cute photos, even if the lighting wasn't ideal. We then drove back to Dennisport and enjoyed a much more delicious restaurant for dinner.


Saturday we headed to Martha's Vineyard and right before we got to the port, a deer jumped out in front of our car and ruined our headlight. A dog had chased the deer into the road and there was nothing we could do to not hit it. After dealing with that, we headed to Martha's Vineyard. We missed the ferry by about 15 minutes due to the accident, so we stopped by a small coffee shop to get breakfast while we waited for the next ferry. Garbage customer service there as well.


We walked around Edgartown, said hi to the many dogs, rode the bus to Oak Bluffs and saw the Gingerbread houses, and I bought a Martha's Vineyard sweatshirt! Many of the stops on the Vineyard were closed as it wasn't quite the beginning of the season yet but we still enjoyed our time taking pictures and walking around!

Person taking photo near shark warning sign on beach.
Group wearing masks outside Lobster Pot restaurant with red signage.
Group takes selfie in front of white lighthouse and building.
Couple embracing and laughing on sunny beach with ocean in background.
A couple poses together on a sunny beach, with the woman wearing blue overalls and white top.
A couple smiles while standing together on a beach with blue ocean water in the background.
A romantic beach moment captured with a couple sharing laughter against a blue ocean backdrop.
A playful couple runs together on the beach, with waves rolling in behind them.
Person in a white floral dress stands at the ocean's edge watching waves crash on the beach.
A couple sits together on sandy dunes with beach grass swaying in the background.
A couple stands barefoot on the beach at dusk with the ocean stretching behind them.
A joyful couple laughs together while walking barefoot along the shoreline.
A couple sits on coastal rocks with the ocean horizon stretching behind them.

Martha's Vineyard

Serene ocean view with turquoise waters meeting the horizon under a clear blue sky.
A couple poses together on a waterfront boardwalk with coastal homes in the background.
Three people relaxing on a bench outside a building with backpacks and casual attire.
A couple standing together on a dock by the water on a sunny day.
A scenic view of coastal homes and docks in a waterfront community.
Two people standing on the porch of a historic Victorian house with ornate white gingerbread trim.
A person in casual clothing standing on a beach overlooking the ocean.

Cambridge, Ma


Before we dropped Hailee and Ty off at the airport we went to Cambridge to visit Harvard. It has always been Hailee's dream to visit Harvard Campus and we commemorated it well by walking around Harvard Square and Harvard Yard, visiting The Coop, and taking cute photos with their new Harvard sweatshirts! It was a great trip and we had so much fun! We are so happy they decided to fly to New England and invite us along for the ride!!

A shopper browsing Harvard merchandise in a clothing store.
A shopper wearing a mask and winter hat holds up a Harvard Business School sweatshirt in a store.
Two people wearing Harvard apparel stand in front of a Harvard University building entrance.
Two people in Harvard sweaters sitting on stone steps outside a brick building.
Two students wearing Harvard sweatshirts smile together on campus with brick buildings in the background.