Another Day In Paradise

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Commemorating Flag Day

Just some pictures of our house, flowers and Miss Kate for you to enjoy! Sure hope everyone has a great flag day!

Please remember my grandmother - Grace Evans -in prayer. She was in the hospital for the last couple of days, but was released late this afternoon. They did a bone marrow test on her and are checking for lymphoma and leukemia. She gets the results from that back tomorrow and she also has a doctor's appointment with an oncologist as well. The doctor thought at first she had a large mass from her pelvis to her chest, but in reality it turned out to be an enlarged spleen. She is frail and weak and we are really concerned for her. Jason, Katie and I drove over here (Pittsburgh, PA) this evening to be with her and the rest of her family. We could all really use your prayers as we ride this roller coaster the next few days and probably weeks! Thanks to all!!

Monday, June 9, 2008

Williamsburg - Governer's Palace Gardens

The gardens at the Governor's Palace were beautifully manicured. It was so peaceful and lovely!

Colonial Williamsburg, VA - Governor's Palace

Here are some pictures from our first day when we went to Colonial Williamsburg. We had a blast, it was so much fun! Katie got to ride in a carriage drawn by 2 horses. Their names were "General" and "Brigadier!" Oh my, did she ever enjoy herself. She was not ready to get out when the ride was over! What a fun and educational day learning about some of the history this town holds!

From the 1930s until 1980 the reconstructed Palace was elegantly furnished with fine British and American antiques arranged in what is now recognized as the Colonial Revival style. Subsequent research confirmed that the rooms, though handsome, bore little resemble to their 18th-century counterparts. In 1981, the detailed 1770 estate inventory of Governor Botetourt's furnishings enabled curators to replicate the interior decor of the 18th-century with precision.

Further revisions were made to the furnishings in 2006, when Botetourt’s bachelor household gave way to a new arrangement reflecting the presence of Governor Dunmore, who resided at the Palace with his wife and six of their seven children. The new installation included Lady Dunmore’s large dressing room, sleeping space for the Dunmore children, and a highly accurate replication of the arms arrangement in the front hall.

These excerpts were taken from the Official Colonial Williamsburg website.

Yankee Candle's Flagship Store

Yankee Candle in Williamsburg, VA

Inside Yankee Candle's Holiday Park

"I Love You, Daddy!"

Holiday Display

This was the neatest store to go through. It's sort of set up like a shopping mall inside with different stores you can wonder through, but it's all through Yankee Candle. Here is what a travel website had to say about it:

Nothing compares to Yankee Candle for creating a lasting impression. With 10,000 square feet of unique, interactive shopping and fun entertainment it’s more than you can imagine. We are one of the world's largest candle stores with 250,000 candles and more than 150 different scents. Stroll through our Holiday Park and experience the Christmas spirit everyday. Enjoy original animated musical entertainment and activities like candle dipping. Plus, savor freshly made fudge, snacks and quick meals in the store or grab a sandwich at our cafe.

Needless to say we had a wonderful time browsing through this store. We ended up going back a couple nights later. Miss Kate really enjoyed her time here as well. They had 2 trains set up running constantly up by the ceiling. Between watching the trains run, standing under their falling snow and being able to play with a Thomas the Train display, she was in her glory. The funny thing was, she recognized the store every time we drove past and she wanted to stop each time. If you ever go to Williamsburg, this is definitely a MUST STOP place!