Becky's photoblog

Brendan’s sister and her friend were in town during Canadian Thanksgiving, so they went all out 🙂

[Not a valid template]One of the gazillion reasons that I love Boston is that we have an amazing Museum of Science. I’m not exactly a science-y person, but this museum has been blowing my mind since I was a little kid. They continually put up phenomenal exhibits that are incredibly informative, really fun for little kids and big kids, and displayed beautifully. We got a sneak preview of the new mastodon exhibit, and it did not disappoint. Again, ancient mammoths, not exactly my thing, but it was incredibly humbling to be reminded that this planet has been inhabited for at least 65 million years, and incredibly staggering to be reminded that we know an awful lot about ancient mammoths.

Also, mastodon is fun to say, and some of the early mastodons look like Snuffleupagus.

[Not a valid template] The Big E – Eastern States Exposition – basically like a huge state fair, but for the all five New England states. We got up early, braved the traffic out to this popular destination, and ate our way through the fair. Fried clams, smoked salmon on a stick, chocolate covered bacon, maple cream pies, apple pie, apple cider, candy apples, cheddar cheese, cheese curds — I love New England! This is Brendan and Courtney with Vermont apple pie (with Vermont sharp cheddar, of course), and beer brewed in Vermont.

While we were getting ready for dad’s birthday bbq, the Bailly family came to visit us so we could see little Ms. Leora, who is so frickin cute! So’s the guy holding her.

A dear old friend is starting a new chapter of her life in a new city. It’s hard to say good-bye, so we said see ya later!

[Not a valid template]This lovely lady just moved in with this handsome gent. We have a scheduling conflict for their housewarming party, so we spent the afternoon visiting them in New Hampshire. It’s hard to see your friends once or twice a year when you used to see them all the time, but if it’s seven hours or not at all, then I’ll take it! I’ve known her 22 years longer than I’ve known him, and we all got along like old friends. How great is that?

We were originally planning to help them with a project, but it was way too hot to work, so instead we ate all afternoon — starting with incredible cheese samples at Grafton Village Cheese Company. My friends really know me 🙂

Becky & Brian’s wedding on Boston’s Harborside from Maureen Cotton Photography on Vimeo.

Becky & Brian celebrate their special day at the Hyatt Harborside with breathtaking views. Photography by taken by Maureen Cotton.  www.maureencottonweddings.com

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Maureen Cotton, a gifted photographer and one of my dearest friends, photographed our wedding and created this wonderful video slideshow that captures the joy of our day so perfectly.

But I couldn’t go a whole day without snapping a few photos, even on my wedding day. I woke up in my suite, saw my dress hanging up and saw a very foggy skyline. Many, many hours later, the fog had long-since cleared and we took a water taxi to the North End for dinner.

Our friends got married and every single detail of their gorgeous Autumn wedding was picture perfect. Their photographer was none other than my favorite wedding photographer, Maureen Cotton, maureencottonweddings.com, so I only snapped a few photos and left the rest to the professional.

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In honor of my birthday, we did what we do best – we ordered pizza, we made alcoholic smoothies, and we hung out on the porch.

Cinco de Mayo was an excellent excuse to host a few friends on a Monday night. My roommates provided tons of delicious Mexican food and a case of Corona, and I helped by eating.

Because Gwen is awesome and because Adam’s in town (far right, in blue), Gwen hosted a cozy impromptu Friday night dinner party. My friends were kind enough to indulge me so I could get a group photo of the folks I hang out with these days. And some guy we met a few weeks ago.

Roommates, friends, friend’s cousin, beer and trivial pursuit in my own kitchen on a Wednesday – how do you beat that?

My friends went to a basketball game, and then I joined then at Green Briar for an early dinner. This photo makes most of them look badass.

People schmoozing in my kitchen. I made enough lasagna and stuffed shells to serve 24 people (we had leftovers)

While visiting Lou in San Francisco for a most unhappy occasion, I finally got to meet her wonderful boyfriend!

Here’s my photos from their wedding in 2013

Melissa, Gwen, Liz, Other Becky and Brian, in my kitchen, indulging on Halloween