tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post9063432047345981100..comments2024-03-28T17:53:09.192-04:00Comments on Clover Lane: Boston and Cape CodSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-31794552053367291622011-08-11T16:05:14.636-04:002011-08-11T16:05:14.636-04:00Those hydrangeas are stunning in their pure volume...Those hydrangeas are stunning in their pure volume, but I have never seen such beautiful hydrangeas as the ones that grow here where we live in Germany. The intense hues of blue and purple are amazing!Kirsten in Germanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147779515746507735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-3603550353993910112011-08-03T01:46:00.980-04:002011-08-03T01:46:00.980-04:00Ahhh, this makes me miss Boston!!Ahhh, this makes me miss Boston!!Shawnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12521206493764797423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-13304771042488865072011-07-31T22:28:44.074-04:002011-07-31T22:28:44.074-04:00I visited Boston about a month ago for a conferenc...I visited Boston about a month ago for a conference and the Hydrangeas were AMAZING. Hydrangeas are my favorite. It was so different since everything in Texas is dying in the heat. Looks like a fabulous vacation.Elzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834071576699548421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-17220825356124353942011-07-31T09:44:02.717-04:002011-07-31T09:44:02.717-04:00We stayed at the Omni Parker House. It was perfec...We stayed at the Omni Parker House. It was perfect...in the middle of everything, directly across from the Freedom Trail, and they gave the little kids gift bags, free cookies and milk at night, and free icecream in the basement. We booked the room with 2 queen beds and a pullout couch and it was very roomy.<br />Have a great time.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-16590194937740492011-07-30T20:13:20.903-04:002011-07-30T20:13:20.903-04:00I am about 2 hours from Boston and the Cape...love...I am about 2 hours from Boston and the Cape...love both of them! We are thinking of taking the kids to Boston overnight to do the Freedom Trail, Aquarium, Fanuel Hall, etc. Can you share what hotel you stayed in? The room is gorgeous, and I am a bit picky about hotel rooms...you can email me at oleksak5@comcast.net...thank you so much!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12902821086652996138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-3863332125073704762011-07-30T09:08:36.039-04:002011-07-30T09:08:36.039-04:00Love the Cape! I also read your reality post. I ...Love the Cape! I also read your reality post. I completely understand. We took our kids to Chicago for their first big city trip and NY and Wash. DC in recent years (and a drive by in Boston!). When we do city trips, we "do". The kids can grumble and it's tiring on all of us! I do so love a trip where I can just park the car and hit the beach - so relaxing!Maiden Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09714005634771057441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-59902862267893605912011-07-29T16:04:05.746-04:002011-07-29T16:04:05.746-04:00what a great vacation. your family is beautiful....what a great vacation. your family is beautiful. And I am so missing Boston. We lived there for a hot minute when we were newlyweds and had so much traveling around New England. We never made it to Martha's Vineyard (which I always said I must do), but loved Nantucket and Cape Cod.<br /><br />Oh and your reality check post was great!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12367358414568474306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-13257368935953282442011-07-28T22:32:11.628-04:002011-07-28T22:32:11.628-04:00We did that same trip for our 2nd anniversary, pre...We did that same trip for our 2nd anniversary, pre-kids (16 years ago!!). It was everything you described and more. <br /><br />And on Martha's Vineyard, the ice cream place we went to was called Mad Martha's (is that still there?) And while we were in line, we stood behind none other than STEVEN TYLER. Yup. My brush with fame. Now that I see how nice he is on Idol, I wish I would have at least said hello. Instead, I hummed "Walk This Way" under my breath. <br /><br />Smooth.<br /><br />Beautiful pictures for a trip where you didn't take very many pictures.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandySandy @ The Scoop on Balancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382966038522662787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-88476030171892283632011-07-28T21:35:14.919-04:002011-07-28T21:35:14.919-04:00Such beautiful places to visit. We lived in Virgi...Such beautiful places to visit. We lived in Virginia for 2 years and I regret we didn't get to head up to the Boston area to visit while living up that way. Love all your pictures!Jennifer https://www.blogger.com/profile/02609678304521687389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-86008332928254847882011-07-28T20:39:05.978-04:002011-07-28T20:39:05.978-04:00Thank you. You gave me a very happy smile.Thank you. You gave me a very happy smile.Jennifer Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03799640294806980763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-68693743397297369682011-07-28T18:10:40.090-04:002011-07-28T18:10:40.090-04:00what a beautiful place! love that cottage you stay...what a beautiful place! love that cottage you stayed in. I'm the same way at the beach with my kids.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772492989862330071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-56197550146671732442011-07-28T17:55:34.518-04:002011-07-28T17:55:34.518-04:00The East Coast has such an allure for me. . . mayb...The East Coast has such an allure for me. . . maybe since I've grown up in the West. Someday I'd love to explore those little beach towns & historic areas. So many places featured in literature that I've read. I'd love it. (The West Coast is incredible as well, just very different in flavor.)<br /><br />By the way, am I the only one who dislikes hydangeas? Too showy & fake looking. I adore rhododenrons, however, and would love a Rhododenron Walk Home (like in the book Rebecca, if you've ever read it!).<br /><br />(Beautiful vacation, thanks for sharing the memories so we can enjoy vicariously.)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12484231863085751994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-5494684179480132352011-07-28T17:40:49.037-04:002011-07-28T17:40:49.037-04:00My brother and sister in law just moved to Boston....My brother and sister in law just moved to Boston...now I am even more excited to visit!<br /><br />Do you think Martha Stewart bought the Hydrangea Walk home? Sounds very Martha to go knocking down houses just for a better view...alanna rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891655851993542391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-7890678282966940032011-07-28T15:49:22.167-04:002011-07-28T15:49:22.167-04:00Come back!! :)Come back!! :)Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00941799264944510946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-56756376637356347562011-07-28T15:23:30.300-04:002011-07-28T15:23:30.300-04:00Loved seeing and reading about your trip. How fun!...Loved seeing and reading about your trip. How fun! Love that your older kids were making mischief on the Freedom trail. That happens at my house too. Question, since we also have four kids, do you find that you have to get 2 rooms at a hotel? Or do you just share? Every time we go on vacation we stay at Embassy Suites just to avoid this but they aren't always where we need them to be. So, please tell.Elissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06124115550666709621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-80016539000841638642011-07-28T13:41:31.441-04:002011-07-28T13:41:31.441-04:00One of my most favourite places in the wide world....One of my most favourite places in the wide world. Boston and the Cape....makes me feel smiley thinking about it and perusing the pics :)Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082333912641843596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-62910422295414393892011-07-28T12:19:39.600-04:002011-07-28T12:19:39.600-04:00I love Boston and Cape Cod!!!
And hydrangeas!I love Boston and Cape Cod!!!<br /><br />And hydrangeas!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539646468375983846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-1480238780591569862011-07-28T09:36:17.572-04:002011-07-28T09:36:17.572-04:00Love these pictures. I've never been to Cape ...Love these pictures. I've never been to Cape Cod, but you've made me want to!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808542215636689964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-64658264052290819452011-07-28T09:05:36.051-04:002011-07-28T09:05:36.051-04:00Looks like an awesome trip! But I have to agree....Looks like an awesome trip! But I have to agree...NO PLACE LIKE HOME :) ALways ready for it :)Brian and Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739637065505801645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-15069692246046320712011-07-28T09:01:40.969-04:002011-07-28T09:01:40.969-04:00So fun! We were supposed to be headed out to Main...So fun! We were supposed to be headed out to Maine, Cape Cod, and Connecticut this week. A last minute trip out to a funeral in Utah kind of changed our vacation plans, but it all worked out for the best. I love the hydrangea pics. When we lived in CT, a little old man in our church congregation used to bring me armfuls of blue hydrangeas. My favorites! Now that you are home, I have to tell you what happened the last time we went to Boston. We were in a busy square outside the aquarium, waiting to buy tickets, and a child was kidnapped (apparently). I will never, ever, ever forget the frantic screams of the child's mother, as she tried to alert everyone and begin searching. It was absolutely terrifying, and of course I think of that every time we go someplace crowded. I never found out what the outcome was, either, which makes me extra crazy. (Something I am determined to ask about in the hereafter.) On a brighter note: isn't the Cape fun?Ruth H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13260851009105528014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-67293209283982223862011-07-28T08:12:23.995-04:002011-07-28T08:12:23.995-04:00Beautiful! Love the pointing picture...your kiddo...Beautiful! Love the pointing picture...your kiddos look like they have so much fun together!<br /><br />We went to Cape Cod our first year of marriage when a family of a student of mine offered their cottage to us (AMAZING!) We loved every second and I dream of going back someday!Grace in my Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742364804125879803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-74413130035388471782011-07-28T07:40:09.028-04:002011-07-28T07:40:09.028-04:00I wish my hydrangeas grew like that! Luscious.
...I wish my hydrangeas grew like that! Luscious. <br /><br />I love cape cod. Must go back some day. **sigh**knit one, knit twohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17043204315202185168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-25144047861001372732011-07-28T07:07:53.693-04:002011-07-28T07:07:53.693-04:00Great pictures Sarah! Loved the one of the boys o...Great pictures Sarah! Loved the one of the boys on the bed at the hotel doing the "airplane" thing - I remember doing that as a kid!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-81355306116557765362011-07-28T06:36:11.271-04:002011-07-28T06:36:11.271-04:00What?! You were in MY neck of the woods!? I'm ...What?! You were in MY neck of the woods!? I'm just so glad our paths never crossed, because I totally would've done the "Wait?! Aren't you Sarah?! Sarah of Clover Lane?!" thing and embarrassed your entire family! Glad you had a wonderful vacation!michelle @ this little lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930173098507893643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-56763330100336204002011-07-28T05:56:59.738-04:002011-07-28T05:56:59.738-04:00Oh my word at those hydrangeas! I want a huge yard...Oh my word at those hydrangeas! I want a huge yard full of them!<br /><br />I'm so jealous of your trip to Boston. I lived there for 2 years, and I LOVED it. After I got used to the feel of a big city, that is.Nika M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15716308480356654189noreply@blogger.com