thanksgiving 2012

Picture overload. Sorry, I am just a little excited about our mini Thanksgiving vacation. We decided to get out of town. About 2 hours south of us to Williamsburg. We visited Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown battlefield.

It was an unforgettable experience. We were transported back in time to the colonial era. It was unreal. We ate Thanksgiving dinner at Campbell's Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg. This tavern was George Washington's favorite place to eat when he was in town. I could have stayed in Colonial Williamsburg forever. Beautiful fall trees, quaint cottages, fall wreathes on every door and horse drawn carriages.

Next, we went to Jamestown Settlement. This is a replica of the first settlement on American soil. There were canon demonstrations, food preserving demonstrations -of both Indians and settlers, and big boats and buildings to be explored. Leo loved the boats but not the loud canon fire or musket fire. (See the pic above of Braden covering Leo's ears)

Finally, we visited the Yorktown battlefield. I was only able to take one picture of this beautiful place before my camera died. (See the pic of Leo running to the canon) I couldn't believe I was climbing through trenches dug up by the British more than 200 years ago. We walked from across the field to the French trenches and I could almost see the battle happening in my mind's eye. Thousands of men had fallen where I walked.

This trip really made me love where we live. There is so much history here. This is where our country began. I couldn't help but feel gratitude for all those who sacrificed everything for freedom.  I am so blessed to have been able to explore and learn about it all with my family. This Thanksgiving will be hard to top.