In Which We Visit Richmond

Joe and I spent the weekend in Richmond, driving down on Friday and back today -- with a quick unexpected stopover in Alexandria for lunch with Andrew and the boys. This little trip was exactly what we needed.

We didn't do anything truly exciting, but excitement doesn't seem to matter as much any more. What we did was watch and play with Nate and Aberdeen and enjoy Tom's company, too. Anastasia was having a work weekend -- she had rehearsals and concerts each day or night and left very early this morning for a teaching stint at a University. But somehow she managed to find time to make a batch of snack mix for us to munch on our trip home.

The absolute highlight of the trip was watching Aberdeen take her first independent steps just moments after this photo was taken. She has her brother's (and proud grandfather's) coloring: gorgeous red hair and blue eyes. She had been walking while holding on, and all at once took the plunge. She was so proud and happy! And so were we!

I birthday-gifted Nate with a visit to Build A Bear and he took it so seriously, waiting patiently for a large order just ahead of us. He chose a black bear with a great deal of character.

On the way out of town today, we made a brief stop at Quilting Adventures where I picked up some absolutely gorgeous fabrics of the periwinkle variety. Photo tomorrow, perhaps, when I'm not quite so ready to crawl into bed!

Comments

Lurline said…
Life sounds so good, Nancy, nice to hear! Your little one is just gorgeous.
Hugs - Lurline.
Janet O. said…
What a face! And those beautiful eyes!! Who needs anything "exciting" when you have sweet little ones to visit? Glad you had this little excursion.
AnnieO said…
Darling girlie! How could you help but stay and play? What a great pick me up --family and babies and quilting in one weekend :)
Mrs. Goodneedle said…
I'm amazed that you were able to tear yourself away... A is so sweet; looks like she's really taking the walking quite seriously! Love this... where, oh where, is the time going?
Quiltdivajulie said…
How wonderful that you witnessed those first independent steps!!!
Anonymous said…
Your granddaughter looks like a china doll!!!!
Barbara Anne said…
What a cutie Aberdeen is and how absolutely thoughtful of her to take her first steps while y'all were there to see!!!

I'm glad the snow didn't slow your return home but that you did get to pop into QA.

Our guest from Houston has just departed for home and I plan to fall apart.

Hugs!
LizA. said…
What a cutie. She looks so serious here.