Thank heaven for this home, my husband, Olivia, and tiny babe. No matter where we live and why, I’ll always be their homebuilder, a wife, and a mother. Those purposes for my life will never change.
Feelings stuff aside, for the rest of this post I give you Colonial Williamsburg! That little town - it's beautiful. We lived here for one week when we made the drive south and west to see it. If I’m going to live out on this coast and in this historical country, give me the sights! We arrived near dusk, simply walked around, re-lived colonial USA, ate some delicious food, and soaked up time way from that moving-in humdrum (sooo glad that’s over)!
The re-inactments they had going on were pretty awesome (although, Olivia and those cannons didn't totally agree). Can I tell you how grateful I am that I wasn't alive back then?? Terribly grateful. Those brave, valiant, early American souls. I tip my hat to them all!The shops and storefronts were quaint. Williamsburg was styled well - accurately, consistently, and with so much charm!
This string of photos...all the curiosity in the world guides that girl these days. And the strongest drive I've ever seen to be a big girl and "do it myyyyysef!"
Checking out the prices of those wool rugs. We're still in the market, ps. Our home is still completely barren wood floor (but at least they are pretty stunning, in my book).
This Colonial Nursery was so sweet. What is it about gardens that is so peaceful? We could've been in there for a long time, especially if it would've been okay to eat the veggies they had growing all around. Literally.

The architecture that makes up Williamsburg is just stunning. Growing up, we went on Sunday drives as a family to look at how different, quaint, pretty homes were built, so if I could only show all of those buildings (and if only my Gub crew could've been with me)!



On the edge of modern-day Downtown, which runs right into the Old Town. Eat a sandwich at the Cheese Shop if you ever get a chance to visit. Mmm!
(The stranger that snapped our pic did a pretty good job, yeah? It's not that blurry!) Really, though, that sweet husband, those daughters of mine, and my home have kept me going in this new life of ours. No doubt they always will. I'm pretty grateful to be a wife and mother. And until next time, Williamsburg, you lovely thing!
Such a beautiful place! I love the East Coast. Rhett and I are wanting to move out there once he finishes school. Miss you and hope you and your little family are doing great!
ReplyDeleteMiss you back, friend! And totally - get out East. It's absolutely lovely.
DeleteFeeling the same emotions! SO much change is a short amount of time. I feel like I haven't see Piers in weeks! That's a good thing I hope :) Hang in there sweet friend they say the first year is the hardest.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you. xo
Thinking of you right back (we need a phone date soon)...xoxoxoxox.
DeleteI understand the feeling of displacement. It's taken me a year or so in the Northwest to feel like my roots will finally consider planting themselves. I've been hesitant, even without me always realizing. It's like my heart holds back, thinking it will get to go back to somewhere comfortable (like Utah or Arizona where friends and family live). Alas, in those moments I'm kindly reminded that this is my new life. The Lord has put us here and it is good. Then I realize I don't want to look back on this time and wish I had enjoyed it more or lived it better. I want to be able to believe I did my best to grow where I was planted. So then I go on living another day, trying a little harder to embrace, appreciate and contribute. Some days are better than others. Your insight about being deliberate in making memories has become a mantra of sorts lately to get me through the stiffer days.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to hear about your new adventures! What an exciting time! You'll get your groove before you know it! :-)
You're so fabulous, Katie. Such a rock. By small and simple things, because it looks to me like you've bloomed in the NW! Thanks for always being a stellar example. xoxox
DeleteGirl I am totally riding that same roller coaster this very second! So pleeeease share what you've learned in dealing with it. Love reading this blog of yours :)
ReplyDeleteLet's talk about YOUR blog for a sec! Yayy. I'm rooting for you. Just go sit on the beach for me, will you? xo
DeleteBEAUTIFUL pics jeni! I have always wanted to live there.. so pretty! Aaaaaand I totally know how you feel. Just keep being you. You are amazing and have been such a great example to me in my life. What an adorable wife and momma you are.
ReplyDeleteDitto to everything, Hailey. I love that we've stayed connected! And gosh, let's get together sometime while we're out East, yeah?
DeleteI can't handle the cuteness of the stock photos. All of them need to be printed. This change is major but I have a feeling that because you're so amazing the new Jeni in VA is only going to become more perfect.
ReplyDeleteIt could likely happen since you're my lodestar ;) xoxox
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