Next morning was the Sabbath. Ever notice that it can be so hard to get out on time when church is just around the corner? Get us in Boston, and we have time to get up, have breakfast, go for a walk in the city park, take pictures (I'll pause so that the surprise of the last point can sink in) and THEN get to church ... on time.
With our hearts warmed by the tales of liberty and courage, my brothers pause for a dramatic moment.
Completely dramatic!
A wind blows softly across the maiden's brow ...
Ack! Wait, who turned the camera on me?
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Hmm, he looks a little Dougmatic to me.
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"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
Never forget those who came before us!
Though separated by many ages, the witness of their actions live on.
Sir Dashing and M'Lord Smashing
Hearts of fire?
Drifting along in the Swan Boats. According to some, you haven' really visited Boston until you've participated in this classic Bawston experience.
Love?
Drifting towards some antagonists ...
I think they know something.
Suddenly, showers of mulch is rained down upon us. I thought they looked a little to eager for us to pass.
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Semper Reformanda
Semper Fidelis
Semper Hilarious
The end of the day comes ... it's time to head home. Home to the day to day realities. Yet somehow, the big picture sticks in my mind. The future is built of many "day to days".
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What are you aiming for?
Troops organize
One young man's comfortable seat
100 young men look longingly at his position
The Brother's McIntire ... winners of the Reformation 500 costume competition. 
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More joyful participants. Why do they call this the children's parade? I think everyone else enjoys it just as much!
Posts are taken.
So many costumes ... so few pictures
The parade moves indoors
To inspire young men, and, well, just men, to stand strong and be leaders and defenders of the those in need, Doug attempts 150 push ups. 
Doug makes 150!!!!!
OK! For me, this was probably the biggest highlight. Mr. Philips gave us the honor of participating in the closing ceremonies with a couple fiddle tunes. Yeee haw!!!!
One more dream fulfilled for my father, playing as a family ...
I was so proud of my brothers who just went up and with really minimal preparation ... did awsome! Thanks guys!
Ok! Ok! What doesn't this guy do ... well?
Following the earlier festivities, the Axbergs stake out a claim in the Esplanade area. We join them to hold down the claim ...
Masses of humanity
My darling hiding from the sun ...
Masses of humanity grows
"Oh say can you see ..."
The fly-over flying over us as we look over to see them fly
At last, the moment arrives. The moment we've waited so many hours for 10:30 ... let the show begin ...
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Now THAT was worth waiting for!
