getaway

I just got back from a lovely weekend in Williamsburg.  The church I grew up in and attended until we moved from the DC area had their woman's retreat down here and I was blessed to be able to attend.  I got to visit with some old friends and spent a lovely 3+ hours ALONE in my hotel room, just me and my sewing.  There was lots of food, encouraging talks and crazy karaoke late into the night! Did I mention how absolutely lovely it was?  I did not take my camera, but snapped this picture with my phone as I was settling into my 3 hours of blissful solitude :)  That is my April square that I was able to put the finishing touches on this weekend.  I will post pictures as soon as I get the pattern ready.

girls weekend

This weekend my mom and sisters and I had a small getaway to Williamsburg. It was fabulous! Such a fun weekend, and we are already planning next years trip (only next time it will be two nights instead of 1). Between the 4 sisters (me, my two sisters and my s-i-l) we have 17 kids, so getting away, even for one night, can be challenging, but so very worth all the effort!

We stayed in this cute little cottage half a block from Market Square.

That's me, early Sunday morning with bedhead and no makeup, sleeping in the top bunk.
This is the "master bedroom", and yes, that bed is as comfortable as it looks :)

This fabulous cafe was just around the corner and we ate lunch on Saturday and Breakfast on Sunday here.

That had some pretty funny signs hanging in the cafe.

There was lots of eating...

and shopping...

and more eating...

sister bonding...

and more shopping. (I had to snap this picture when my mom and my sister came out of the dressing room at Talbot's wearing the same pants and shirt with out even realizing it, lol!

It was such a wonderful weekend. So nice to get away and see my sisters and mom. It was over too soon!

I came home happy and refreshed and was greeted at the car with hugs and squeals from all the children who quickly ushered me into the kitchen to see this:
(made from scratch by the kids)
Thanks, girls, for a wonderful weekend!