The place where we stayed had a shuffleboard court so we tried it out.
Then we went to a brunch that my sister and brother-in-law were hosting for the relatives of both families.
The newlyweds were looking very happy!
The brunch was at winery outside of Williamsburg. We had a private room and the setting was perfect for a casual get-together where everyone could have a relaxed time after the big events and all the planning that had come before. We sat at one long table, and my sister decorated it with old collectible bottles that matched the atmosphere of the place.
All the food was good but the cupcakes, especially, were big favorites. They had about six different kinds and Kai chose the one with the chocolate frosting.
After everyone was finished eating, the newlyweds opened wedding presents. The following is a picture of a blanket that my wife lovingly knit for them.
After that, it was time to say goodbye. The bride and groom would be leaving on their honeymoon early the next morning, and everyone else were dispersing as well.
With Kai off for the week on spring break, we are traveling around the state and other nearby areas for the remainder of the week. We come to Virginia every year to visit my sister and her family, but this is the first time we will see some of the other parts of the state.
Our first stop was Richmond. After checking into our hotel, Kai and I used the swimming pool and hot tub. Then we took a little drive to see a few sights.
We drove past the capitol building, then drove down Monument Avenue which is a wide avenue with Confederate statues including Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, J.E.B. Stuart, and Stonewall Jackson.
Next we went to the Carytown section of Richmond, which has many small, very unique shops and restaurants. It was late on a Sunday so most of the places were shutting down when we got there, but we did get to see World of Mirth, a toy store with an usual selection. Kai's favorite was the plush body parts. (I especially liked the plush bladder).
For dinner, our choice was a southern-style restaurant where my wife had chicken and waffles. Kai had chicken tenders.
The vacation part of the week might be anticlimactic after starting off the trip with the wedding, but we hope to enjoy the sights we see.
I am sure it will be very interesting on your trip. The weather seems to be nice also. I will be looking forwards to your articles chronicling the rest of your vacation.
ReplyDeleteKai is a big eater :)
We've let Kai eat a lot more sweets because it was a special occasion and he enjoyed it a lot. :)
DeleteThe weather has been a lot colder than we were hoping for, but at least it has not rained. My wife has gotten more sick, though, from being out in the cold.