we are back. i am trying to get caught up here at work so no pics available quite yet. we had a great time, i really love the boston area. except for the "rotarys". if you've ever driven there, you know what i mean. we had a couple of beach days, a ballgame, and my sister's reception, so there wasn't much down time, but that was to be expected. the kids did great on the plane and our flights were pretty hassle-free. all in all, the trip was a complete success by any standard. i will try and get busy on uploading the pictures as soon as time allows. more later!