Virginia: Norfolk, Colonial Williamsburg & Thomas Jefferson

This weekend (well Thursday through Saturday) my Mom and I went to Virginia to visit my Aunt Ann, Uncle Steve, my cousin Jayme and her baby girl Rylea.  Rylea just turned one on Wednedsay, and we were excited to get to go celebrate with her!  Although our trip was cut short due to good old Hurricane Sandy (we were supposed to get home late tonight, but ended up getting on a flight last night instead, and good thing because our flight today was cancelled and Norfolk is currently getting 10" of rain today!), we still made the most of the short time we had there.  On Friday, my Aunt Ann, my Mom, Jayme, Rylea and I spent the day in Williamsburg.  If you've never been, go!  Colonial Williamsburg served as the capital of the Colony of Virginia from 1699 to 1780 and was the center of political events in Virginia leading up to the American Revolution.  I was in love with the old buildings, the history, and the trees.  Rylea loved all the sheep, cows and horses! Not only did we get to see where Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry lived in the Governor's Palace, but we got to learn about the history and culture of the times too.  Besides going to Williamsburg we spent our time in Norfolk hanging out with the family, and being entertained by beautiful, adorable Rylea!  

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