Off To Boston.....
School vacation this week in Masschusetts so I offered to take my grandaughter Gabby & her two friends in to Boston for the day. It's always a treat for me to hop on the train for the 50 minute ride in avoiding all the traffic driving in would encounter! The weather here has been picture perfect & yesterday was no exception as we put on shorts & tee shirts to walk around & explore. Of course with 3 13 year olds the theme of the day was "SHOPPING" We walked over to Faneuil Hall( also called the Quincy Market) & shopped until we dropped & believe me grandma almost dropped! LOL! Lots & lots of walking in Boston & I swear we put on 10 miles just walking around shopping all day! Lots of fun & loads of people in town, so it was a fun day with the girls who were very well behaved all day! Lots of giggling all day between the three of them. Every time a good looking boy walked by I knew the giggles would start! I got to visit some favorite shops as well as favorite "cookie haunts" (my downfall) & all in all it was a fabulous day! If any of you watched the 5 week miniseries "JOHN ADAMS" like I did faithfully each week (I'm a history freak!) you would appreciate the sights & sounds of Boston & the history in the air there! We are SO lucky to live 30 minutes by car & 50 minutes by train! Hubby works there & he even popped over to say "HI!" The BEST shopping & historical sites in our neck of the woods!
The girls LOVED this guy dressed as a pirate(he was actually a teenaged kid!) We tipped him well in his tip box.
Making an antique coin
The infamous "CHEERS" where everybody knows your name!
THe BEST chocoalte chip cookies!
Went into one of my favorite shops~57 Sheffield
Look what I passed up~Going back for this by the weekend! (didn't want to carry it on the train)Lovely stretched print of a country home in France~it had a pink tinge to the back~GORGEOUS!
We didnt' get to "Beacon Hill" my absolute favorite place to get unbeleivable window box ideas & to just to see the historical "federal style" dwellings.(13 year olds SO NOT interested in that!) Some of the states most affluent people live here.
Tomorrow it's my grandsons turn to have a day with a few friends & grandma as their chauffeur & chaperone. It will probably be a skateboard park, lunch & a movie-boys are SO easy! LOL!
Wow!
I wish I lived as close as you do:)
Love the old buildings...iron staircase,cobblestone alleyway and of course shopping!
I am going to Boston in September.
I will be emailing you for some tips on touring the city:)
Thanks for sharing,
kayellen
Posted by: kayellen | April 23, 2008 at 08:12 AM
So lucky to live so near to Boston, it's on my "to do" list for holidays next year!
Victoria x
Posted by: Victoria | April 23, 2008 at 08:31 AM
How lucky to live in such a great place. Aren't girls fun? They giggle at everything!
What a great name for a cookie place!!
Sounds like you all had a wonderful time. Hope someday I can visit Boston. I need to get on that plane though.
Have a great day!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | April 23, 2008 at 11:39 AM
I have always wanted to spend some time in Boston...thank you Chris for taking me on a tour...
Hugs,
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio | April 23, 2008 at 08:03 PM
Chris ~
What a great day trip! I've never been out to that part of the country. It looks fabulous! Glad you enjoyed your day!
~Stacy~
Posted by: Stacy | April 23, 2008 at 10:41 PM
fabulous pics!! it looks like you had a great time!!! xo Britt :-)
Posted by: britt-sparkledvintagecharm | April 24, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Thanks for sharing your visit to Boston with us. I used to love watching Cheers.
Have fun with the boys.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | April 25, 2008 at 03:58 PM
I'm jealous! I love Boston and never seem to be able to get there - of course, I live in Seattle so that makes it a little tough! Thanks for the great post and the pics - it was so fun to see! I also love chandeliers - have been looking for one for my bathroom - one day, I'll find the perfect one! Love your blog!
Posted by: Nan | April 26, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Loved the tour! Saw you in the magazine..Woohoo...way to go.
Posted by: Lynn @ theVintageNest | April 27, 2008 at 01:48 PM
Great tour. Thanks. I haven't been to Boston in a a year or so and miss it. I almost went last month but a nasty work deadline stood in my way.
Looks like the girls are having fun. What a cool grandmother you are!
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara Jacksier | April 28, 2008 at 04:07 PM
Hey Flower Girl! You are the best Grandma! You've got to share who Christine is! I want the chandelier too! xoxo Roberta
Posted by: Roberta | April 30, 2008 at 05:30 AM
I love Boston so much! I went in the spring a few years back with my college roommate and we had the time of our lives! I love all the architecture, shops and brownstones! Would move there if I could afford it...lol!
Posted by: Alice W. | April 30, 2008 at 09:28 AM