Mc's Birthday Weekend In ACK

Just got back from a much needed long weekend. You may know it was my birthday on Saturday, and that neatly corresponded to Stephanie Miness and Kevin Begnal's wedding in Nantucket, MA. Kevin B grew-up with Rick in Kent, CT, and went to Kent school. Rick and Kevin were best friends and learned to rock climb, camp, party, talk to girls, etc etc together. While they haven't stayed best friends, Kevin and Stephanie were at our wedding, and now Rick and I got to have the pleasure of being at theirs.

First we flew to Boston and spent Thursday night with Rick's sister at her new, gorgeous apartment. AND we got to meet the newest member of the Todd clan, Auggie Todd, a 10 week old Jack Russel. Kate treated us to a birthday dinner at a fabulous downtown Boston restaurant, Sibling Rivalry. Two chef brothers started the restaurant and they each cook a menu with common ingredients, and you get to choose between the two. They also gave me special birthday cookies. I highly recommend if you are in Boston.

Friday morning we flew on the tiniest plane to Nantucket. Cape Air airline is well run, professional, but they fly 8 passenger Cessna 402 planes. No restroom for the 45 minute flight, and just two propellers taking you over the sound. Somehow I survived. Rick, of course, took photos and he actually got to sit in the co-pilot's seat on the flight back to Boston on Sunday.

Nantucket is beautiful. Overly manicured, not a speck of dirt, or dust anywhere, and thus very beautiful. Actually it reminded me of Colonial Williamsburg. The immaculate landscaping and building requirements make for a museum-like island.

The wedding was beautiful. It was at the Wauwinet, which is a spectacular location. The Wauwinet only ever allow 2 weddings a year, but somehow Stephanie managed to convince them to do a third for the first time. Sunday morning Rick and I returned to the Wauwinet area and drove our rented Jeep Wrangler on the beach. We watched seals play in the waves and ran around on the beach.

Made it home last night, but I have brought a virus home with me. Currently I am dealing with a sore throat and nasal congestion. Argh.

Photo Gallery from Rick will be available later this week ...