Say Cheese!

There aren't any people in here, but I have been taking a lot of pictures recently, of summery scenes or doing summery things. So, here is the last week(ish) in pictures. Some of you may have already seen some of them, but hopefully they're just as enjoyable the second time 'round.

First, the Bruins deserve some commendation for killing the Canucks in both of their home games this week. Someone dressed up the statues in the Public Garden last week, actually, but this was the week to celebrate with them. George and the Ducklings showed their support with some new duds, which you should check out in person if you have the chance:

Next, there was John Anthony, who looks and sings and acts a lot like Rod Stewart on just a couple very special nights every year at the Beachcomber. After a few of their very special drinks, he IS Rod:

An essential part of the recovery from said very special drinks is a delicious breakfast. Also, an essential part of summer is eating outside. I think it makes the food taste better and the company seem more lovely (though you don't need any help there, Jessica!). This little number is from Pops on Tremont St. Upon review, the picture is sort of aesthetically weird because I was too eager to eat that beautiful Brioche Pecan French Toast with Nutella and Bananas to care about lining things up nicely. 

I should have taken an "after" photo... that plate looked like it just came out of the dishwasher ;-)

Monday was absolutely gorgeous. It was very difficult to be inside all day, but when I escaped, I felt like these people playing in the fountain, another common summer scene near the Christian Science Center. 

 

Another run in with birds! This one didn't poop on me, but s/he did try to eat my cupcake. I think I would be that aggressive for a cupcake from the Buttery, too. The staff are quite familiar with their antics and encourage you to surrender your cupcake wrappers to them on the ground so they don't divebomb your table. I wanted a close up picture though, so we withstood some pretty serious attacks. This is actually Brittney's cupcake wrapper, because apparently this little one and its friends prefer vanilla to red velvet. Mental note for all of you for the next time you're baking for city sparrows. 

Finally, from under the canopy of an awesome tree in the Public Garden on Wednesday, one of the first really sweltering days of the week. Seriously, this tree is like a giant, green umbrella - perfect protection from the rain or intense sunshine and there are some benches underneath. Easily my favorite tree in the place.

Happy Summer!