Our daughter and son-in-law came for a few days to celebrate their son's birthday. As I've mentioned before, they live in New England, so we are thrilled when they come for a visit. Although the weather was less than perfect while they were here, we had sunny moments together.
I picked several bouquets of peonies (Sarah Bernhardt) during our days of rain. They were being beaten to the ground and I just couldn't take that!
The Nellie Moser Clematis is starting to bloom happily on our mailbox. Flowers truly love the rain that falls from the heavens and we received over 4 inches last week.
George Washington's Boyhood Home has recently opened for inside tours. As I've mentioned HERE The Washington's lived in our county in what was called the Home Farm. The foundation was discovered by archaeologists and a reproduction house has been built over the foundation. We wanted to go inside and have a look at this home that George Washington lived from the age of six to twenty-one. So while Noel and Peter were here it was the perfect time to go have a look.
The home was recreated using the same manner of building from the 1700's. I must say we were quite happy with what we saw.
The Foundation is acquiring appropriate furnishings to the era and what was left on the inventory list of the Washington's.
Some pieces are being made by Colonial Williamsburg craftsmen.
This replica of Mary Washington's desk is a beauty! George's mother was widowed when George was eleven years old and then managed a 600 acre farm!
Everything is hands on at the home! You can sit on the chairs or pick up any item and explore how it's made.
We all enjoyed checking out the progress at George Washington's Home Farm, later known as Ferry Farm.
Back home we shared cake and ice cream.
I made the cake and Peter decorated it for his son.
The Virginia Renaissance Faire was attended by these folks, while Boo and Bear stayed home and propped our feet up.
I picked several bouquets of peonies (Sarah Bernhardt) during our days of rain. They were being beaten to the ground and I just couldn't take that!
The Nellie Moser Clematis is starting to bloom happily on our mailbox. Flowers truly love the rain that falls from the heavens and we received over 4 inches last week.
George Washington's Boyhood Home has recently opened for inside tours. As I've mentioned HERE The Washington's lived in our county in what was called the Home Farm. The foundation was discovered by archaeologists and a reproduction house has been built over the foundation. We wanted to go inside and have a look at this home that George Washington lived from the age of six to twenty-one. So while Noel and Peter were here it was the perfect time to go have a look.
The home was recreated using the same manner of building from the 1700's. I must say we were quite happy with what we saw.
The Foundation is acquiring appropriate furnishings to the era and what was left on the inventory list of the Washington's.
Some pieces are being made by Colonial Williamsburg craftsmen.
This replica of Mary Washington's desk is a beauty! George's mother was widowed when George was eleven years old and then managed a 600 acre farm!
Everything is hands on at the home! You can sit on the chairs or pick up any item and explore how it's made.
We all enjoyed checking out the progress at George Washington's Home Farm, later known as Ferry Farm.
Back home we shared cake and ice cream.
I made the cake and Peter decorated it for his son.
The Virginia Renaissance Faire was attended by these folks, while Boo and Bear stayed home and propped our feet up.
