Spring Break...Celebrating Easter...

This was our 4th year in a row celebrating Easter at the Williamsburg KOA. It was fun to have some additional visitors in tow with us. In true Easter weekend tradition the kids decorated eggs. Always a fun time. 

The campground once again had a petting zoo brought in. Luckily this year Harper wasn't as terrified of the animals. It's so sweet seeing all those farm animals just chilling and getting all kinds of love and attention. 

On Easter morning the boys were thrilled to see that once again the Easter Bunny found them at the campground. There was chocolate, and candy, and books and video games - perfectly curated baskets for two well deserving boys. 

After a pancake breakfast, Kathleen, Adam and I headed back to Busch Gardens (again, it's an Easter tradition!) while Mark took a drive to Sand Bridge for a little walk down memory lane, and Andy took Harper and Olivia out for a boat ride. Everyone was doing exactly what they wanted to do - what could be better!? 

We all came back together for an epic Easter egg hunt. The kids had a blast and we then topped off the evening - and our spring break - with some delicious Easter pizza! :) What could be better!? 

Another spring break in the books - what will we do next year!? 

Spring Break...Williamsburg...

Our spring break adventure would not be complete without a visit to the Williamsburg KOA! This year Uncle Mark, Aunt Kathleen, Olivia & Holly joined us. We had a lot of fun enjoying all that the campground had to offer - and with warm weather - it offered a lot! The kids did a ton of swimming, bike riding, basketball playing, jumping pillow jumping, park playing and enjoying lots of 'smores!

We also made a big family visit to Busch Gardens. Mark had been talking about this part of the trip for months - seriously - months! He vowed to ride some of the coasters and within 4 minutes of entering the park, Adam had him convinced (or bullied!?) to ride Loch Ness Monster!! Kathleen and I sat behind them and I'll say it was thoroughly entertaining. Good job Mark - way to conquer your fears!

It was definitely fun to have a whole group of us as it meant we got to all take turns riding together on big coasters and also enjoying watching Harper on his rides. This year he was big enough for the bumper cars and boy did he rock those - he was driving like a maniac - as you're supposed to do - and did it three times in a row before we finally convinced him to move on.

This was just the start - we still had Easter to celebrate! 

Hokie Siblings Weekend Part III...

The Hokie Sibling crew was back on the road heading for our final camping destination - the Luray Caverns KOA. If we thought Virginia was putting on a show on our previous drives and destinations well she was clearly saving the best for last. The sun was shining down on the mountain tops and the colors were at their peak - it was breathtaking! 

Our campsites were unbelievable as well - perched on the top of a hill with the most spectacular 360 degree views. Where has this campground been all our lives!? 

The kids had so much fun enjoying the freedom to just run and play - the dogs enjoyed the too. We sat around the campfire, recounted the fun of our weekend, and commented over and over about how beautiful everything was. 

It was the perfect ending to an awesome weekend. I think we've made campers out of Mark, Kathleen and Olivia. Can't wait to do it again next fall...or sooner!