Christmastime in Williamsburg

The third annual Mays/Ricucci Christmastime Weekend in Williamsburg was just wonderful! We escaped D.C. just before the history making snowstorm of '09. We had just enough snow in Virginia to make everything lovely.

Friday night we had the amazing seafood buffet at the Williamsburg Lodge. Since there were 14 of us we had our own private dining room. The snow had just begun to fall.

Saturday was spent walking/shopping/eating/enjoying.....

Lunch at the Cheese Shop.

Gary teaching my girls about the finer things in life. Does vinegar that costs $199.00 really taste that good?!

"I'm kinda tired. I'm just gonna go sit under the knives."

Visiting with Father Christmas at Aromas.

Saturday night we had dinner in the Purdie Kitchen at King's Arms Tavern. Once again we had our own private dining room. This room has no electricity, just candlelight and a roaring fire.

The Williamsburg Inn.

Sunday morning at Cracker Barrel before heading back home.

Evelyn adores JJ and Keara. I think the feeling is mutual. :)

I love our growing family! Merry Christmas!

Whatta weekend!

Thanksgiving weekend was full and rich and great fun here at the Mays house. We had 17 for turkey dinner on Thursday and Dave and Eloise Keeler were able to join us! Can't wait until they're here in Maryland permanently.

Martin also joined us and kept everyone entertained. :)

Dan and Garrett caught in a post-turkey slumber.

The day after Thanksgiving we always get our Christmas tree. We picked out a gorgeous 10 foot beauty from, of course, Good Earth Market.

And as a reward for everyone's hard work - Alaskan King crab legs!

Saturday Christoph and Evelyn worked on her Medieval Castle model for most of the day. It's amazing!

While they built the castle, I was having great fun decorating wreaths and listening to Christmas music at work. How cool is it that I get to do what I love to do and get paid for it?! All while wearing bluejeans and a sweatshirt!

(Woot!)

Sunday we continued our 12 year tradition and went to Cracker Barrel for lunch with the Hartnett's. We look forward to this time together all yearlong.

And finally Sunday night we attended the Cross Country Team's Award Dessert at the Ferry's.

So very grateful for a wonderful, long holiday weekend. We are rich in friends indeed!

Old Town Alexandria with the Girls

I went to Old Town Alexandria with Elise, Ange, and Casey today on this picture perfect fall Saturday. We had a great time walking up and down King Street and making fun memories at the Farmer's Market, Paper Source, super cool home stores, Bittersweet, antique stores, Christmas Alley, Sugar Cube, the waterfront, the Visitors Center - twice - or was it three times? And sometime ask Ange about the Buddhist monks in bright orange at the GAP.

There's a whole lotta dogs in Alexandria.

Josh and Kel, this picture is for you....

And I only included this picture for my son-in-law because I love him.
Congratulations on #27 G.

Shout out to sicko Meg whom we missed terribly. We will do this again in the spring WITH you. Get better!

I had a lovely relaxing day with you girlies. Thanks for including me.
Love you 3 so much!

Washington National Cathedral

I went with Evelyn's 5th grade class on a field trip to the Washington National Cathedral last week. It was a cold rainy day, but we had such a great time. Miss Rohr is an amazing teacher and I am thrilled that Evelyn is in her class this year.

The kids in this class are wonderful! (Can you spot the cute teacher amidst the students?)

A Girl's Best Friend

@ the Cook's

Pat and Heather had us over to their beautiful home Friday night for a relaxing evening by the fire - and that it was. We could faintly hear the sound of raindrops while we sat out on the back porch.

May I come to your house every Friday night, please??

Thank you for a lovely evening!

Good Earth Market

I've recently begun working at the Good Earth Market in Olney and am loving every minute of it! Good Earth, located at the corner of Rte 108 and Georgia Ave, just celebrated their 30th year in Olney. I've been able to combine my love of photography with my new job by setting up Good Earth on both Facebook and Twitter. You can follow us if you'd like! The website is here at Good Earth. Stop by and visit me!

From Evelyn:

Worthy 09 Youth Retreat

Last week Christoph, Janelle, Elise, Garrett, and I were able to attend the CLC Youth Retreat Worthy 09. It was an amazing time together! Here are a few of the photos from the retreat. Click on the links below:

Worthy 09 - The Cut



Worthy 09 - The Water



Worthy 09 - The Relay, The Flour, and The Mud