Going Back in Time

by Cindy on May 31, 2012

Colonial Williamsburg has always held such a charm for us.  It’s fun to play tourist in our own state…and each time we pay the Williamsburg area a visit, like the tourists we encountered from CA and CO, we learn something new.  I thought it might be nice to share some pictures, especially if you’ve never had the chance to visit this historical town.  And for some of you, maybe this will bring back a few memories of your own. It was a walk down memory lane to times mentioned in the blog post here and here.

(These ginger cookies have been a favorite for well over 10 years…. they are so DRY, but for some reason we still love them!)

 

 (ending our trip on a sweet note)

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An exciting update on Lori Anderson’s Bead Soup book –

Bead Soup is now available for pre-order on Lori’s blog! Please visit this post for all of the info, a list of the book contributors, and information on book extras.  The books will ship between September and early October, 2012. I cannot wait to see Lori’s book myself!

 

– Cindy

{ 19 comments… read them below or add one }

Gunilla Bäck May 31, 2012 at 2:06 am

Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing!

Sandra May 31, 2012 at 7:32 am

Hi Cindy, thanks for the refresh on Williamsburg. We spent quite a few summers in and around when my sister-in-law lived there. Love the area and it has been several years since our last visit. Hope to travel to those parts some day in the future!

Patti Vanderbloemen May 31, 2012 at 8:33 am

Wow! These are some beautiful pictures! I have bittersweet memories of Williamsburg…I was married at the Wren Chapel at the College of William and Mary decades ago…unfortunatelu, the marriage did not last and I have not been back since. Itis so nice that you and your family take such awesome, almost local trips together! Thanks for sharing!

cat kerr May 31, 2012 at 8:43 am

Thank you friend for taking us along…I love each and every picture. We have historic St. Augustine here in Florida in which I have never been and hope to visit soon but after seeeing all your lovely images I want to go right away and soak in that historic beauty.
xoxo Cat

Laura Twiford May 31, 2012 at 8:51 am

Cindy your pictures are exquisite! You have such a gifted eye! I love the shots of the mugs, hats, baskets, and the magnolia! Have you unlocked the boys yet? 😀
It’s been a few years since we went to Williamsburg, the last time was for the grand illumination with the kids, guess we need to get back there again! Thanks for sharing these beautiful images!

Cindy May 31, 2012 at 8:55 am

Cat, St. Augustine is beautiful – we have been there twice with my brother and his family who live in FL. We always seem to pick the hottest day to visit though! You and the kids will love it there! My oldest son started his air plant collection with a plant he bought on our last trip.

Michelle T May 31, 2012 at 9:42 am

You take the best pictures – it makes me want to go there NOW! These towns should pay you for promoting them so beautifully. Thanks for sharing your trip. Your boys are sooo cute!

What’s that lovely bling I see on your middle finger? 😉

LoriF May 31, 2012 at 1:18 pm

LOVE the pictures Cindy…hope to get there some day!

Sally Anderson May 31, 2012 at 1:30 pm

Great GREAT photos, Cindy. I love Williamsburg and my kid almost went to William & Mary (but Middlebury won). I always wanted to go there at Christmas time because I hear it’s beautiful. And the peanut soup at one of those restaurants is so amazing! But I’ve never been to Jamestown. I wonder how I missed that. Now that we’re Californians, it’s unlikely that oversight will be fixed! Looks like you all had a great time!

Jeanette May 31, 2012 at 1:36 pm

Hey Cindy, now I am longing to make a visit to Williamsburg again soon. The fall would be a nice time to visit, not too hot. I hope Collin enjoyed his birthday weekend.

Alice May 31, 2012 at 1:40 pm

What gorgeous photos! I love traveling along virtually with you and your darling family. This sounds like a place I want to visit.

Have a wonderful weekend my friend!

Kayla @ TheEclecticElement May 31, 2012 at 2:38 pm

I’m always interested in your travels, especially to these absolutely beautiful and historic towns by you! One day I hope I’ll be able to explore and enjoy like you and your family 🙂

Great pictures!!

Oh, and I’m excited to say I’m going to participate in the next bead soup event and I’m quite excited about it ^.^

Julie Anne May 31, 2012 at 5:14 pm

I love how your travels often end with pie. 🙂

Linda Hanes June 1, 2012 at 8:47 pm

Awesome pictures! Williamsburg is a great spot!

Lori Anderson June 2, 2012 at 7:18 pm

Your photos are wonderful! You’re not using automatic at all anymore! I wish I had that skill. Lovely!

kim June 7, 2012 at 1:45 pm

Cindy, I have visited here many times this last week to enjoy your pictures. I love history so would hope someday to travel here. Your little guy with the red hair is so darn cute! When I was young I had that color too…where or where did it go? Thanks so much for posting this I love it!

Lori June 8, 2012 at 10:37 am

Your photos are beautiful, thank you so much for sharing! I have not been there, but I think I’ll put this on the bucket list for the near future.

Lori D.
Atlanta

sandra June 9, 2012 at 12:10 am

lovely photo, thanks for sharing. i’d love to visit there someday.

Stacie June 10, 2012 at 9:23 pm

Oh Cindy…those photos are so swoon-worthy! Looks like it was a glorious day..one of these days I want to visit too…I especially love that big ring you are sporting! 🙂

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