Williamsburg, Virginias very own lavender field is nestled off of Jolly Pond Road in James City County. https://www.sweethavenlavender.com This was my first time visiting the lavender field and I got to share this special first visit with my mom, sister and girls. Sweethaven is open Tuesday through Saturday and has ticketed admission. Weekday admission isContinue reading “Sweethaven Lavender – 6/15/2024”
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Impromptu mountain day trip – 9/30/2023
Taylor woke up begging to go to Busch today. Blake and I went last night for howl-o-scream (very disappointing) so we were not inclined to go today. We decided to head towards the mountains and see where the day took us. Blake knows I like going to Carter Mountain Orchard and joked about going. HeContinue reading “Impromptu mountain day trip – 9/30/2023”
Norge Train Depot – 7/22/2023
After a library visit to check in for the Summer Reading Program, we saw the sign that the Norge Depot was open. Taylor has always wanted to stop by the Norge Depot and we decided to head over. The Norge Depot is open Saturday’s from 10-12 and Sunday’s from 12-2. We walked inside and wereContinue reading “Norge Train Depot – 7/22/2023”
Monroe Bay Winery
http://www.monroebaywine.com 4786 James Monroe Hwy, Colonial Beach, VA Monroe Bay Winery, located in Colonial Beach, VA is one of the most beautiful wineries that we have visited. Once you step inside the strawbale barn, you are met with elegance and a an instant feeling of relaxation. Monroe Bay Winery, offers in person tastings and toContinue reading “Monroe Bay Winery”
Smoke from Canada
It seems like the smoke from Canada is affecting much of the United States. I can say with 100% certainty that here in Virginia we are definitely dealing with the smoke. It isn’t as bad here as northern states but it is still pretty rough. The positive thing about the smoke is the amazing sunsetsContinue reading “Smoke from Canada”
The Virginia Zoo 10/09/2022 (Norfolk, VA)
For Christmas Bama got the kids tickets to The Virginia Zoo and we finally had the chance to go and couldn’t have asked for better weather! The kids didn’t know we were going to the Zoo until we pulled into the parking lot and they were so excited. The first thing they did when weContinue reading “The Virginia Zoo 10/09/2022 (Norfolk, VA)”
Great Smoky Mountains Summer Vacation 7/25/2021-7/30/2021
The original place we wanted to book for our summer vacation was full (I actually tried to book the location months in advance but it was already full). Blake and I didn’t have a back up location for a trip, which lead me to making a list of possible places. A few of the placesContinue reading “Great Smoky Mountains Summer Vacation 7/25/2021-7/30/2021”