| The moment I married a man who had nine brothers | | | | brought picnic baskets or a whole lot of Red Sox |
| and sisters, I couldn't help but wonder what I was | | | | souvenirs, the Enclave always had room to spare! |
| getting myself into. Though I don't have anywhere | | | | One morning we piled into the Buick Enclave for a |
| near that many family members, between my | | | | day trip to Salem, Massachusetts. The kids dressed in |
| husband and me, we have our fair share of sisters, | | | | their Halloween costumes to take part in this year's |
| brothers, nieces and nephews who love to visit from | | | | Haunted Happenings Opening Parade. I must admit, |
| every corner of the U.S - especially since we moved | | | | the drive to Salem was pretty rowdy with a witch, a |
| to Boston. | | | | princess and a Jedi singing The Monster Mash in the |
| With its rich history and fun atmosphere, Boston | | | | back seat. And even though it was a short trip, I |
| seems to be our family's hot spot for spring break, | | | | was glad we could tune the music towards the back |
| summer vacation, or any three-day weekend. And | | | | of the Enclave so the grown-ups could enjoy a more |
| since we're the only ones who live in the New | | | | comfortable (and a little less noisy) outing. |
| England area, we've quickly learned the best places | | | | In Salem, the kids had a blast marching in the parade |
| around town to keep our many visitors entertained. | | | | and everyone enjoyed the haunted houses. We also |
| My sister-in-law and her family recently visited from | | | | checked out some of the historical buildings that |
| the Southwest - anxious to experience the beautiful | | | | signify Salem's "spirited" history. It was as fascinating |
| fall landscape of Boston in October. Since she has | | | | as it was spooky! |
| three little kids, I was so glad we had recently | | | | As our final event of the week, we left the nieces |
| bought a brand new 2008 Buick Enclave - with | | | | and nephew with my neighbor and spent the last |
| enough room to seat 7 people comfortably. | | | | few days in Providence. Just a couple hours south of |
| Just moments after they got off the plane, we were | | | | Boston - Providence has some beautiful areas, such |
| cruising around the city in the Buick Enclave. Wanting | | | | as Water Place Park and Riverwalk. From |
| to take our guests to a French brasserie along the | | | | Venice-inspired bridges to gorgeous flower gardens |
| Boston waterfront called Sel de la Terre, we headed | | | | and scenic views, it was the perfect getaway for |
| in that direction. But soon realized we weren't sure | | | | my sister and brother-in-law before they had to head |
| exactly where it was! Thanks to the OnStar(R) | | | | home. |
| Navigation system in our Enclave, we were able to | | | | Overall, it was one of the best visits we've had since |
| find it in no time and enjoy what we locals like to call | | | | moving to Boston. And I know everyone (including |
| the best bread in the whole New England region. | | | | myself) felt like they were in the lap of luxury thanks |
| That weekend our guests were treated to all our | | | | to our Buick Enclave. Now it's time to plan for the |
| favorite Boston attractions. From the Revolutionary | | | | next family member to come into town, but at least |
| history of the Freedom Trail to a Boston Red Sox | | | | we have the knowledge of the town and the |
| game at the infamous Fenway Park, we hardly let | | | | transportation we need to make each visit even |
| any grass grow under our feet. And whether we | | | | better than the last. |