The Greek Corner

So couple of weeks ago I received an email from my aunt saying that while she was watching Diners Drive ins and Dives she saw a Greek restaurant in Boston that was owned by two Boretos brothers. Since the restaurant is now famous and the chances of us being related are more than likely McKay, Delys, John, and I went to go check it out.  These pictures are of our fun night. Unfortunately George or Themis were not there but we will go back sometime and say hi. 

 When I got home I did some research and tried to figure everything out and got some interesting information. I'm pretty sure George and Themis' father was a cousin to my grandfather.  I think.  I also learned that the last name "Boretos" is thought to come from the Italian word Umbros/Embros meaning merchant/shopkeeper.   Themistocles is a popular name in the Boretos lineage and has been passed down for a long time and sometimes in the form of Thomas. Ta Da!

The furthest back I could go was to Themistocles Boretos (b. 1825, d. 1920)  I don't really know much about him but this picture.

In addition to Guy coming to their restaurant they have also been on the Best of Boston list.  The lamb was heavenly!!! Guy put one of their recipes online and now I have a family recipie to try called Pastitso. We will see how it turns out.  

The Library

Good news! I have a library card! I go the branch near our house but I visited the main library and it is very cool.  Hopefully my books that are on hold will come soon!

 Look the green lamps! Just like in Gilmore Girls or something!

 There is an atrium in the middle of the library with this fountain.

 Oh, and a little update from McKay.  A couple of days ago he had to go down to Dorchester (aka Deathchester) to give the Head Start kids screenings.  It's a little worrisome but he will be fine because he is with his school.  I don't think he has to go other sketchy areas like "Murderpan" and "Glocksbury" so that's nice.

 I am proud to say that I have officially walked the whole freedom trail! Yay me! Did I pay money to go inside every stop on the way there? No.  But I saw the outside of all the buildings.

Honey Pot Hill

About two weeks ago Delys and I went out to an orchard to get into the spirit of autumn.  We bought some "seconds" of pears (and we canned them) and picked some delicious apples. We were clueless on what type of apple to pick so we just ran through the whole orchard tasting all the different breeds.  We decided we liked the Empire apples the best, they taste good and are not foamy.

They had a huge petting zoo with goats, bunnies, chickens and pigs. Katie got a kick out of that.  We also got some more cider and tried cider doughnuts.  Apparently they make the dough with cider or something.  It's really good.

I stole this picture of myself from Delys' blog. Her mother-in-law knitted that head band and gave Delys, Katie and I one.  Pretty cool! Thank you!

 Katie loved picking the apples and it was hard not to get her to pick up the rotting ones with the bees in them.  It was a fun day.

Never Been to Boston in the Fall?

It's our first time.  These pictures were actually taken in New Hampshire.  My old roomate Michelle came picked us up and took us to her old stomping grounds.  We had an enjoyable time out in NATURE.  You take it for granted until you live in an environment entirely made of cement.

They took us up to Cannon Mountain and from there we rode the tram up to the top.

See how the mountains are different from the ones out west?

Unfortunately we didn't think of bringing jackets.  So we froze our faces off when we got to the top.

After that we drove around to the Basin and a couple other places.  As you can see the trees here were a little past peak for colors but there are still some around.

Aren't they cute?

These other pictures were taken in Michelle's neighborhood.

I remember what fall feels like again with the cool crisp air and the smell of fallen leaves.  I can't believe I had forgotten what my favorite season was like.  I haven't had a real Fall in 5 years.  In Rexburg they skip fall and head straight into winter.  But the changing leaves really get me into the holiday spirit, preparing me for Halloween and Thanksgiving.

The dead uns

Frozen bees are excellent posers.  :)

Thanks for the fun weekend!

Things I love

I love the Shaytards.  I started out wondering who this crazy family was and I got hooked.  I watch it every day.  They remind me of my lovely life in Idaho especially because they are from Pokey.  Apparently McKay's brother went to school with Shay and I find that funny.

You know what else I love? Art Projects. I love the feeling to have an assignment and I have to work through it until it is great.  I love the feeling that I have accomplished something.  So I have an opportunity  for you.  I declare a contest, an online photography contest. I want you, friends and family, to email me a picture with the theme "the end of summer"  by next friday (the 15th).  My panel of judges and I will then give awards to each competitor.  This is a great way to get off your fanny and do something worthwhile and fun.  Do it even if you think that you stink at art.  Email me your picture at willeyjessica8@gmail.com

Oh the humanity!

Farmers Market

Most of the time I go grocery shopping with Delyse but one day I decided to go to the farmers market at Revere Beach.  This was actually in August when McKay was in school.  I was bored and it was a VERY hot day.  Since we have no air conditioning if the temperature outside is ever above 85° our third floor apartment is unbearable. Those are the days we try to get out of the house. One day we even went to the Museum of Science just because they had AC.

The worst experience I had with the heat is when I was filling out a job application online. I was almost done but it was already blazing in our apt.  McKay came in and told me how he felt sick, I wasn't feeling good either but I was determined to finish it.  By the time I had got to the end I was dry heaving through the last few sections.  Once I was done we bolted out of that house and jumped in the ocean.  I  am so glad we have a nice little beach next to our house.  We wouldn't have that if we lived closer to McKay's school.

Here is a little clip of the farmers market.  They were blasting music and handing out a lot of free food.  I like Rexburg's farmers market a lot better but this was fun too. 

Now that it's starting to get cold we kinda miss the warm sun.  Oh well.  We'll see it next year. :)