Virginia

What a fun trip we had! Even though we were supposed to get home yesterday at 3, and we ended up getting home closer to 9 (because of heavy rains)...nothing could dampen our spirits. Bix was an excellent traveler and made it through the three-hour wait at the airport with flying colors.

We started our vacation with a drive from Richmond to Charlottesville. We cruised around historic downtown as well as the UVA campus. Bix evidently was also waiting on a very important phone call.


We then drove over to Monticello to tour Thomas Jefferson's home. It was a beautiful day and Bix enjoyed all of it!


There was a lot to take in...that Jefferson was a busy man!


It was such a lovely day that we took the trail back to the car instead of the shuttle bus.


Time to head over to Lexington for the reunion. It started on Friday afternoon with the parade...Bix was very vocal in her approval of the cadets. After the parade there was a nice dinner and time for all the alumni to catch up. Bix was still on CST so she stayed til the end (and partied like the rockstar she is)


Saturday...time for football...and time for tailgating. Bix is an old pro by now, but this time she had company. Bix and Gianna had a great time! So much fun to have a new friend!!


They had a wonderful luncheon together.


That Gianna is such a cutie.


Bix did her best cheering on the Runnin' Roos.


Bix and Dad watched the game closely.


To no avail...the Roos couldn't quite pull off the win.


After the game, we went back to the hotel to rest up for another party. Bix took a quick nap and was ready to go. Saturday night is the time for fun...someone had too much fun...


Sunday morning we had one final visit with Gianna and her folks. We wish they lived closer so we could visit more often.


We took the scenic route back to Richmond, and enjoyed the gorgeous views all along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Farewell, Virginia...we had a wonderful time.