Where Summer Begins

Brian and I have been in much need of a vacation and when our work schedules let up recently we jumped at the opportunity to get away. We decided to head down to Charleston, SC for 5 days. My Mom (Mimsey) agreed to come up to DC by train to pick up the kids and Lara and drive them all down to Williamsburg where they would stay while we were in SC. Brian and I had a very relaxing trip which included many wonderful meals, sleeping in, shopping, spa treatments, golf (for Brian) and walks on the beach.
The kids had a great time too. Mimsey's house is like a vacation for them. There is lots to see and do and Mimsey loaded the freezer with popsicles.

They drove the little car. Bea was pretty excited to be able to reach the pedals this time!

They caught a turtle and fed it apples. The turtle made a daring escape in the night with Gramps' help.

They went to the original James Town Settlement and posed next to the statue of Pocahontas. Bea is getting good at saying "cheese" for the camera.

They took the Ferry to pick Strawberries.

They played in the fig tree in the back yard.

They also went to the beach along the river, the Virginia Living Museum and the playground! Needless to say, they had a blast. Brian and I met up with them in Williamsburg on Thursday and we headed to Virginia Beach for more adventures! More on that tomorrow.