Williamsburg Weekend

Jacob, Mike and I spent this past weekend with my mother-in-law, Kathy, in Colonial Williamsburg. We had a great time swimming in the outdoor heated pool, seeing the colonial sights, perusing through the little shops, petting horses, going to the Yankee Candle flagship store and eating yummy treats. The best part of it all, the family time.

Mike and I make it a priority to spend time with family. Since we live so close to my family, we seem them several times a week some weeks and we try to make the 5 hour trip to the Stafford family farm at least once every other month. However, there is something fun about experiencing something new with family. I love seeing what interests different people and what their "vacation goals" are.  For example, on a trip like this to place with lots to see and do, I am a "wake up early and go to bed late, making sure to squeeze everything you can in" type of person.  Don't get me wrong, I like a relaxing trip to the beach, but even then, I want to make sure we fit in appropriate sights. I just hate to go to a place (new or not) and miss anything it has to offer.  I was pleased to see that my mother-in-law was very accommodating to my go-and-see desires.  She is the type of person that is always on the go, so I was not surprised, but I was pleased.  Considering Mike can’t spend the day walking through sights, it was wonderful to have her along for the day with Jacob and I for company and it was wonderful to spend the extra time with her.

I am not sure Jacob learned as much on the trip as he would at an older age (well, that and the fact that Kathy and I spent much of Saturday in little local shops) but I am sure he got a great experience, and that was the point, right? In fact it was a place I would suggest anyone go. I know we have all been on the school trips, but you can get more out of it with your own itinerary. Even if you are not someone who is into history, the Yankee flagship store is fantastic. And no, it is not just candles; it is knick knacks, fudge and gourmet popcorn, a Christmas store where it snows and a place for children to dip thier own candles. There are also great little shops and restaurants and you can just sit back and listen to the drum and fife corps. We had a great trip! Thank you Williamsburg! In fact, you have inspired us to become weekend travelers more often.