A Visit to Jamestown

We found ourselves in great need of a little break from everyday life, and so my thoughtful husband planned a weekend get-away for all of us to Jamestown, Va. We really had a wonderful time as a family, but it was a little bittersweet as Matt was unable to come with us due to work. I am still trying to adjust to this transitional season where Matt cannot always do everything with us as he used to do, and five will never feel like six... I always miss his presence. Having a "grown" child puts us in a whole new chapter of life. Does a mother ever get used to one of her children growing up and taking those steps into independence? This mother will not, I fear.






But we truly had a great time! First we went to Jamestown and walked the museum and the grounds where the first permanent American settlement was established. We had studied it in depth for history this year so it was very captivating for all of us. After that we went to Great Wolf Lodge where we surprised the kids with a really neat room, and they were able to spend some time in the waterpark before we headed out to dinner. We went to Olive Garden and learned that if you put your name in, get a "buzzer" and decide to drive away (just to check out other restaurants) the buzzer threatens to explode like a bomb! It plays an obnoxious song over and over until you get back in range. We ended up having Ryan sit on it to muffle the sound! After dinner we played a round of miniature golf at Pirates Cove and then back to our room to rent a movie! Whew! What a full day!



The next day we visited several gift shops, went out for breakfast, and decided to stay another night. Williamsburg is a lovely town with so much to see. We have traditionally gone there at least once every year, so we have all of our little favorite spots to visit. The next morning we had a quick breakfast and drove home to meet Matt at the theatre for the ultimate ending of our weekend - PRINCE CASPIAN!! It is an awesome movie and we absolutely loved it. Huge fans.

Hannah on board a ship at port in Jamestown

Ryan REFUSED to let me take a picture of him the entire weekend. This was the best I got. Ryan, someday you will wish you had let me take your picture more often!!

Oh, yeah, this is Danny living out his true fantasy - preaching at the church in Jamestown. He actually looked quite natural up there!! (only because he was actually "preaching" to the kids!!)