Thanks to the local MOPS Facebook page, I recently learned about “Jerusalem Marketplace”, which took place this past Saturday at Wellspring United Methodist Church. A fun, family-oriented (and free event), it seemed just up our alley! I’d never heard of Jerusalem Marketplace before, so I clicked on over to the webpage to find out more… Read More Kids in Williamsburg: Jerusalem Marketplace
Continuing with my desire to up my physical activity, we headed out to Freedom Park this past weekend to do some walking. I’d read about the newly re-done trail linking the park to Jolly Pond road, and wanted to test it out for myself. I had 3 guys who were happy to join me! Not… Read More Walking in Williamsburg: Freedom Park
I woke up this past Saturday, took a look outside at the beautiful sunny weather, and said, “Hey – let’s go to the farmer’s market.” We arrived just after 9:30am – prime time at the Williamsburg Farmer’s Market! I don’t think there has ever been a time that we’ve come away from the market empty-handed. … Read More Saturay at Williamsburg Farmer’s Market
My miles walked per week has taken a nosedive since moving back to the States. Our neighborhood here in Williamsburg is a nice, quiet one and safe for walking with a stroller… but once you’ve walked it a few times, you begin to feel like you’ve seen all there is to see. I kept resisting… Read More Walking in Williamsburg: Longhill Loop
It’s strawberry season here in Virginia, and we decided to take advantage of it this past weekend by heading over the river to Surry for some pick-your-own fun. Since it’s Mother’s Day weekend, we anticipated a higher-than-normal turnout at the farm. We opted to catch an earlier ferry so that we would arrive at the… Read More Strawberries in Surry
I’ve lived in so many places throughout my life, from growing up in the country to living in the ‘burbs to moving to a huge city to living in a small, historic town. I truly can’t decide what place I’ve liked best. I’ve found that each spot has its own perks and attractions. One perk… Read More Petting Zoo, the Easter Bunny, and Yankee Candle
My parents, Bruce and Mary, flew into Norfolk Airport on Wednesday evening and I happily picked them up for their 3 1/2 day visit. Such a short time, but so much was packed in while they were here. For starters, my dad taught Chris about installing toilets… There’s Chris, diligently observing and soaking up knowledge… Read More Family Visits and a New Toilet
So many people told us that Williamsburg hardly ever sees snow. I thought that our days of shoveling, salting, and slip-sliding through winter were over. But apparently, I was wrong. We’ve gotten snow 2 weeks in a row now (I know, I know… my friends elsewhere with harsher winters are sarcastically gasping in shock) but,… Read More Snow… in Williamsburg!
I wish it were possible for me to upload some photos to share, but the laptop wireless router/modem/thingamajig is not working and our temporary accomodations are wireless only, so I’m left using the tablet and there aren’t any photos on there. So I’ll just have to paint you a few pictures with words! Williamsburg is… Read More Settling into Williamsburg
