Boston Day #12

We decided to take a train out of the city today! Our town of choice was Salem. So much history, we couldn't wait to soak it all in. We took a short subway ride to the commuter train station and arrived a little early. They had a DD in the train station, perfect!! Cory and I got coffees and shared a Big and Toasty. The girls each got some donut holes. All were happy. 

We hopped on our train and got comfortable for the 30 minute or so ride to Salem. 

Talk about a view on the way up! Tay caught some great pics! 

I had no idea how pretty this town was going to be, it was like it was right out of a Nicholas Sparks book! We took a trolley around the town and stopped at all the historical sights. The tour guide we had was so full of Salem knowledge, it was awesome. We walked around afterwards, went in a couple museums, ate lunch, and soaked up the sun. It was beautiful weather out. We came across the first candy store in all of America! We bought Blackjacks, a type of candy that they used to make back then and still do to this day. It was a great day to be out! 

As we were walking towards the train to get home, we saw in the distance a huge storm coming. We thought to ourselves, hope this storm waits until we get on the train! Nope, it blew right over us! The worst thunder and lightning I have EVER heard! Rained and was so windy. Thank goodness we were under something or we would've gotten soaked! As soon as we got on the train we took this picture, it was sorta like ahh, we made it, picture:)

Of course as soon as we were pulling away...blue sunny skies! Stopped at a place called, The Fours, by TD Garden for dinner. Def hit the spot! 

One of the only ways these days to get through a meal, peacefully. Watching a movie with headphones:) 

We are home and all ready for bed. Tomorrow us our last full day in Boston and honestly, I'm really going to miss it. But knowing we will be back is what will get me through! 

Boston Day #11

Today, well yesterday, was the first day that there were no alarms, no schedule, no having to wake up early! We all slept in, it was nice. We had an idea of what we were wanting to do but we were in no hurry to do it. 

By the time we got up and out of the house it was lunch time. We wanted to take Tay to this place we had been earlier in the week, Flour Bakery. They have great sandwiches and many different tasty treats. Last time Cory and I had a sticky bun, this time we had our eyes and tummies set for their Boston Cream Pie! 

It was soooo good! We all got sandwiches, I got a veggie one, Cory had a turkey with cranberry, and the girls shared a pb and j one. We were full and ready to find another adventure. 

We came across this Boston Firemen's museum. It was right across the street from where we are lunch. It was full of old pictures, artifacts, helmets, badges, and history of their fire department. The girls got fire hats and Cory got a patch, it was cool. Retired guys take people around and talk about the history, some guys had some of their very own stuff there on display. Such tradition. 

After that we broke off, Cory took Tay to the Boston Tea Party Museum and tour and the baby and I went to walk around the pier, watch the water, and play around. Cory said the tour was awesome, Tay even got to throw the tea into the sea! 

After they were done we went to a huge mall they have in Boston. We shopped around and the girls got some things. 

By the time we were done shopping we were ready for dinner! A couple days ago we went to a place called, Joe's. We loved it so much that we wanted to go back. Cory got crab cakes, I got a lobster roll, Tay got a NY steak, and the baby had a cheese quesadilla. 

Cory and Tay have been obsessed with Nutella lately and we found a place that has Nutella Shakes! It was a great way to end our great day! 

Boston Days #6-#10

Last week was Tay's hockey camp, we were on a schedule pretty much. Cory woke up and got her ready. They were dressed and out of the house by 7:00. Then he usually stayed to watch her skate her first session before heading back home. We would usually just go find a lunch spot and have just enough time to walk around a little bit before he had to head back on the subway to pick her up at 4:00. 

Overall, the camp was a total success! The coaches loved her and were very impressed with her. Plus they loved that she was a California hockey player! Out of the 30 +/- a few girls in her group, they said she was easily in the top 7. Said her attitude was great and the love she has for the game of hockey really shows. She is already planning on coming back next year! 

Here's some pics of what we've been up to:

So far this has been the best vacation ever!!!

Boston Day #5

Boston Children's Museum. It was awesome!! We spent a good chunk of our day here. The girls, especially Em, loved it!! 

Boston Tea Party ship is behind them, wish I would have gotten that in the picture with them:) 

We ate lunch at the museum and wanted to spend the rest of the day at the New England Aquarium. It was a short walk and the weather was perfect!

The line to just get tickets was so long! We decided to go do some shopping instead and would come back during the week. 

Looking forward to tomorrow, Tay starts her BU Hockey camp!