Virginia Is for Lovers

Wow, it's been a while since we've updated. But, as with almost all of our excursions, we like to share photos and stories from our adventures. This Labor Day Weekend, we traveled to Yorktown, Virginia to witness the beautiful wedding of Ryan and Heather Montville... (these pictures are in reverse chronological order, but you'll still get the idea!)

Here is the BEAUTIFUL bride and groom just after being announced husband and wife! They couldn't have asked for more perfect weather for an outdoor wedding. It was a gorgeous ceremony, and just a great time.

We also got to spend some time with old friends Christopher and Sydney Robinson, also North Forsyth (and South!) alumni. This was a great chance to catch up with old friends and celebrate all things happy and lovey.

We spent some time in historic Yorktown before the wedding. I have a really fabulous sunburn in the shape of my dress which has a V-neck in the front and back... lovely. But Yorktown is particularly adorable and charming. We ate at a sweet little restaurant on the waterfront that had an amazing tuna steak served over salad. YUM! (Look, Mom, I cleaned up just fine despite getting ready at a campground!).

The morning of the wedding we spent some time exploring Newport News Campground on an extensive walk. I don't know how far we walked, but my legs were super sore today... so far. This river had more turtles than I have ever seen congregated in one body water. As you can see, there were seven turtles on this one log. I think there had to have been hundreds of turtles of this small stretch of river. How is it not named Turtle River?!

Here I am enjoying the swamp. Don't I look like a real camper?

On one of the overlooks lovers had carved their initials into the wood. Since Virginia is for lovers, we decided we needed to join in as well. (Insert your aw, that's sweet, here).

This was a beautiful bird that did not move in over an hour. Seriously, we looped around, and he was still in the same location. But he was rather majestic.

Here is the Lee Hall Reservoir. Pretty, right?

Just for mom, this one of the several deer we saw. She was really pretty and not too afraid of us.

We stayed with Mom and Dad Meadows the night before we left. Alice, the kitten, was particularly hilarious. We discovered she has some serious jumping skills.

And now, the obligatory Moki photo. This is a new Meadows favorite... Duncan decided to join her during her "veg out" nap in the kitchen.