Last week we took a family vacation. Our first family vacation with just the three of us. We weren’t sure what to expect. Each of the trips we’ve been on before have either been short weekend trips or we had back-up. Yeah yeah, we were a little bit chicken. I’m happy to report that not only did we have no reason to be concerned, but we had a GREAT time.
The trip itself was a bit last minute. As in up to Friday afternoon that we didn’t know if we were going or not going. We weren’t sure whether work commitments were going to keep us in town or if we were going to be able to escape. Good news: We were able to escape! And it was much needed!!
We decided to go to a timeshare in Williamsburg. The timeshare choices were new timeshare with no facilities on-site or older timeshare with a very small room with all facilities on site. We went with the new timeshare with no facilities. Turned out to be an EXCELLENT choice. We’ll be back there again, no doubt. If you’re looking for a place to go, let us know – we’ll be happy to share the info for the place!
Saturday was our travel day so we didn’t do too much other than drive and go grocery shopping.
Sunday we went to church. It’s was a mission church that was started about 6 months ago. The Priest and Pani have a son that’s a few months older than Katherine. The two had a grand time together! The service was wonderful and the people in the church were very kind and welcoming. I do so love that about the Diocese. I’d hoped to learn a little something about how the mission began – and I did – but I’m not sure we’ll have the same experience! One of the ladies in the congregation had a chat with the Bishop and a few months later a mission starts up in her town. I don’t see that happening in Raleigh! Alas, I’ll have to figure out something else to get us started here in Raleigh…
Between church and the walk around Portsmith that took the day. We did have a rockstar lunch at McDonalds. Church didn’t start till 1pm so we had to fast before then… we left church at around 3:15 and by then Katherine and I were wild. No kidding. Seriously, we were wild. I might have been wilder than Katherine – but it was hard to tell. There’s no question where she gets her food frenzy from.
Monday we started the grass tours. Ya see, I’m not a huge fan of touring grassy fields where you listen to an audio tape or guide that says 200 years ago something happened here , “imagine it…” I can’t. And it’s just grass now. Pretty grass… probably made pretty by all of the bloodshed… but grass nevertheless. Stephen LOVES these tours. So we go. It’s part of the partnership. I knew all about this before we went to the alter so I can’t claim ignorance. *sigh*
On Monday we went to Jamestown. This is one place I would happily go back to. Very cool place, funny, smart and engaging Park Ranger and the highlight of my week – a smart *insert cute* archeologist. The Park Ranger told a story that was modern and yet told the story of ole at the same time. She had me laughing multiple times. The Archeologist was part of an active dig site. He was sharing some of the things they’ve been able to learn through their dig(s) as well as let us not only see but touch things they’d found just that morning. We were able to hold a canon ball that had been underground for 400+ years. Imagine – we were one of the first people to touch something that hadn’t been held by another human for more than 400 years. How cool is THAT?! Katherine was also able to hold the canon ball. Stephen was terrified that she was going to toss it though so he “held” it with her. =) He kept whispering, “don’t get this nice archeologist fired because you want to toss the ball, honey!!!”
Tuesday was Yorktown. There was a lot of grass during this tour but we were able to combat the grass factor with a stop at “Ye Old Ice Cream Shoppe” as I fondly refer to it as. (Others may refer to it as Ben & Jerry’s… tomato, tomato.) There was also a very nice walk through the town. All in all another good day!
Wednesday was a chilly, rainy day… What to do when it’s chilly and rainy?! SHOP!!! We were just down the street from Ye Old Outlet Mall. Yaaaay!!! My favorite experience of the day was taking Katherine into the Coach store. You all know my theory on if she licks something – I have to buy it… I’ve coached her on this routine before and alas, she’s never done it. No no no, she didn’t lick anything that day either but she does totally understand Coach. Stephen took a walk to go to another store (haha SUCKA!!) while K and I went to do a lil shopping. She walked in and gasped (yes, gasped) OH MOMMYYYYY. Then she took off running… grabbing and saying “pretty pretty” to everything she saw. I saw a wrislet I liked and went to look at it. She grabbed it plus two more. Pushed them up her arm and went to the next shelf. Stephen walked in at this point… She saw him and went right over to him saying “buy buy buy Daddy!!!!” aaahhhh: mommy’s girl!!!!
Thursday and Friday we spent the day at Williamsburg. We had a wonderful time there too. Katherine loved running up and down the streets and we (fortunately) kept her out of the horse poop. She was kind of intrigued by it though. Most interesting to her were the horses. She wouldn’t go near them, but she did love to stop and watch them – from her own determined distance. Heaven forbid we try to get her closer.
On both days we had lunch at the Cheese Shop. A wine & cheese plate was the family hit! Daddy drank the wine… K and I had juice and tea respectively.
Saturday we made the trip home. Stephen and I were attending the JDRF Hope Gala so we needed to get back and get jazzed up for the event! A wonderful evening!!
Tomorrow we all head back to the real world. I’m not sure how I’m going to do, let alone Katherine… My girl has slept in every day till at least 9. Some days she slept till 11. 7am is going to come early for her. So, we’ll head back and think about our next family trip together… I can’t wait!!!
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