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!