Katie and Steve's Central Park Wedding

The real reason behind our New England trip this summer was to attend my cousin's wedding. Katie and Steve have been together for I think 10 years now, and I've considered him to be a part of our family for longer than I can remember. 

They had a small intimate ceremony in Central Park, where apparently you can reserve the space for an event, but you can't prevent the public from entering your space since it's a public park, hence all of the random people in the background of some of the photos.

Afterwards, there was a huge reception/banquet with almost 300 guests. The night was filled with so much laughter and love, and I wish them both a beautiful life together.

Mom and Por Por

The Ngs: Matt, Aunt Wanda, Uncle Tommy, Amanda

The Ngs II: Aunt Jeanne and Ryan

Mother of the Bride and Baby Brother, Kevin

Steve and his Best Man, Edde

Mikey slept through the heat

Nicky was so cute that even that lady behind him had to snap a photo

Here comes the bride!...with Dennis

Elegant

My favorite shot of the day

Katie's Maid of Honor, Tia

Paparazzi 

A sweet moment between the ring bearer and his uncle

My second favorite shot

Nicky is so GQ 

The Coquincos: Connie, Nicky, Mikey, and Eric

Baby snuggles

Exploring Boston

Before attending my cousin's, Katie, wedding we had the chance to visit Boston for probably the only time before we move there. With Galen's schedule this coming year, he only gets one week of vacation in between leaving his job here in Tucson and starting his new one at Tufts, and since we will most likely be driving to Boston with the dogs, there probably won't be time to fly there before hand. 

We basically spent our time there walking the streets of the various neighborhoods, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End, Downtown, North End, and everything in between. Before heading over there, we had done some research and anticipated favoring Back Bay or Beacon Hill, but really, all of Boston proper was nice! I'd really be happy living anywhere within 20 minutes of Galen's work, which is right downtown and next to Chinatown. 

What will probably end up happening next June is that I will have to fly out by myself to find and sign a lease for an apartment, and then Galen and I will make the drive cross-country with the dogs when I get back. This will be our first move, but luckily we have plenty of time to plan.

Taken in the South End

In Boston Commons

I'd totally live here...if we were millionaires.

Ground level of Quincy Market

The 2nd level of Quincy Market

"Chowda"...not "chowDER"

My first lobstah roll with a side of chowdah, which I had to share with G.

Outside of the market

Faneuil Hall

Galen's future hospital

Old South Meeting House amongst all the skyscrapers

Our good friends, Stephanie, Russell, and Baby Mina

Trading off with the Baby Bjorn carrier

The Benjamin Franklin family plot

Boston Commons