The Northern Neck

We have just returned from our fabulous trip to meet our Godson, Sawyer, who lives in the lush outback of Virginia known as the Northern Neck. Hurricane (tropical depression) Ernesto didn't dampen our spirts even if it did knock out the electricity.


Ernesto and Post-Ernesto


Addie the ever intrepid traveler


Addie meets her Great Aunt Susan. Addie blessed their home by crying for 4 hours - poor gal.


Addie and Sawyer meet for the first time. Antics ensue.


The contemplation of the seasoned crab.

One of my favorite aspects of visiting Reid and Scott and the Armstrongs is the gigantic crab feast that they always so generously provide. I get to violently whack at exoskeltons and tear apart gizzards to reach the reward of the tender meat.



Everyone loves a crafts fair.

You don't need electricity to enjoy poking around the St. Stephan's Annual "Count Down to Christmas." Oddly, I had seen most of the wares almost 3 years prior when we attended the Memorial Day Strawberry Festival.


A little Itsy-Bitsy Spider, a little Peek-a-Boo.

6 weeks is the magic turning point where babies really start to be fun. Even in the few days we were with Sawyer, I could tell that he was making giant leaps; he was more alert and more interested in his environment rewarding his Mom with smiles and bubbles.