Yes, Santa Claus, there is a Virginia. And I think I’ve now seen most of it.
My oldest and I hit the road Friday and headed to Virginia for a college visit. He’s been accepted at a school here and a road trip was in order so he could make a more informed decision. Of course, no road trip for my family is ever complete without some obstacle or ten; this one was no exception. Crummy weather and a late departure should have clued me into what was ahead of us. And yet I was still surprised when we missed a turn and ended up in the Middle of Nowhere, VA — at midnight. We finally crawled into our motel room around 1 a.m.
Yawn.
After a campus tour and brunch in the dining hall, we got back in the car and drove to Richmond to meet my cousins. First stop? Quilting Adventures! I met Joyce and Phoebe at Quilt Market last fall and could not wait to see them again and check out their shop. It was great to get to visit with them and, of course, to see all the pretties. Some of which may be going home with me. Hee hee!
My cousin and her daughter met us at the shop, which totally made my day. We have not seen each other in probably 8.5 years and our kids have definitely grown a lot since then. Well, J has. My teen-aged cousin (who is five months younger than my son) is just the prettiest little thing (she wear a size 00 short). I felt ginormous next to her! Her mom and I had fun taking pics of the kids together, particularly the ones with them standing next to each other.
Tomorrow, we head home, where it may be snowing. You know you’re jealous.
28 February, 11:30 pm
oh my, that sounds like tons of fun. At least it’s memorable, right? Too bad I’m not a little closer to Richmond for a little meet up!
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1 March, 1:56 am
I am so jealous of your snow. I feel very deprived here in California. Safe trip!
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1 March, 12:26 pm
It sounds like you had a lovely time.
So did you son decide that this is where he wanted to go to school?
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1 March, 2:57 pm
Now that sounds like a fun trip!
College, Quilting and Cousins…very fun.
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1 March, 3:22 pm
The Yudu is on sale at Joannes for $199.00 this week. I’m on my way as soon as I’m finish cooking dinner. Good luck!
1 March, 6:42 pm
thought I’d check in and say hello to you!! love what I am seeing here…blessings, Jennifer
2 March, 6:30 pm
Greetings from Richmond! How delightful that you were in our humble city these past days… I was just at Quilting Adventures yesterday. and two days before that. and probably two days before that! Love our little quilting store and the owners! Please come back to Va in the springtime; it really is lovely here. Hopefully your son will decide to attend one of our fine colleges/universities and you’ll have the opportunity to visit in three lovely seasons (the current being the fourth and not so lovely!). Have been following your site for a while now and enjoy its content-thanks for sharing yourself….
4 March, 9:50 pm
It was so nice to see you, too! Next time please call ahead and we can do lunch or something. Will we see you in Pittsburgh?
6 March, 4:33 am
Okay, that opening sentence had me cracking up! I am glad you got to visit family and some places for you, too.
11 March, 1:17 pm
You should have come to see me! I live right down the road from the Middle of Nowhere, VA.
Next time you are making a road trip up here, let me know, seriously.
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