The Great Nor'Easter, Part III

We had big plans for our last full day in New England. All week we looked forward to the wedding, of course, but also a chance to walk around Salem, Massachusetts, which we had never done before. We knew everything would still be decorated for Halloween and we had several hours to walk around, take lots of pictures and enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local staple. As usual with us Webbs, things didn't quite work out the way we planned. Those plans sounded fabulous at the beginning of our trip, before the long days and late nights. So, instead of anything being leisurely, we got a quick bite at a deli I doubt is the pride of the town (although not half bad) and quickly drove around town while the kids talked about all the Halloween decorations hanging from every lightpost, store sign and red light.

The groom. The cousin. The reason for our visit! Thanks JP for giving us a fantastic excuse to have an amazing vacation!!
The Maciel crew. A wild, scary bunch, I dare say.
I would love to see the photographer's version of this. I've never seen my kid dance like he danced at this wedding. I'm ready to start shielding calls from the local breakdance association about scholarship offers.

Kendall on the steps of the Custom House in Salem. She looks pretty sure she's going to pass.

Salem, Massachusetts, without the witches.

We walked along the outside of the House of Seven Gables. We didn't allow enough time for a real tour of course!

Maybe we should have gotten her a coat?

Pirates are big in Salem, too. Shocker, we didn't leave any time to actually tour the pirate museum but, like all good parents, we gave the kids a good teaser by walking through the gift shop.

That's the end of the New England vacation trip pictures. Well, not the pictures, but the blogs. I'm thinking that perhaps in the spirit of not doing anything anyone expects of me, I might post Halloween pictures next. Perhaps I'll post Thanksgiving and birthday photos before Christmas, but don't count on it. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and you're working off all that pumpkin pie getting Christmas decorations out of the attic!